Arroz Con Pollo
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Cooking Time
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Serves
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- 2 lbs. bone-in, skin on chicken thighs *
- 3 Tbsp. Knorr® Tomato Bouillon with Chicken flavor, divided
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1 package (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, (carrots, peas and corn)
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 Season chicken with 2 tablespoons Knorr® Tomato Bouillon with Chicken flavor. Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken, in batches if necessary, turning once, about 4 minutes; remove chicken with slotted spoon and set aside.
- 2 Add onion, tomatoes, celery, green pepper, cilantro and oregano to chicken drippings in skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onion is golden and tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3 Stir in water, frozen vegetables, chicken and remaining 1 tablespoon Bouillon and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low and simmer covered, until rice is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 25 minutes.
- 4 Remove chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Shred chicken into bite-size pieces; discard skin and bones. Stir chicken into rice.