Hola Arroz Con Pollo Adventure

This hearty and flavorful Hola Arroz Con Pollo is a one-pot dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The brown rice is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with chicken, vegetables, and spices. The result is a dish that's both satisfying and healthy.

Hola Arroz Con Pollo is a dish that has its roots in the Spanish tradition of cooking rice with chicken and vegetables. The dish is typically made with white rice, but I've used brown rice in this recipe for its added nutritional value. I've also added a few of my own twists to the recipe, such as using a combination of red and green bell peppers and adding a bit of cumin and oregano for extra flavor.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in the rice, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Cook for 1 minute to toast the rice.
6. Add the tomato sauce and 2 cups of water.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of brown rice, chicken, and vegetables makes this dish a complete meal in one.
• The tomato sauce is flavorful and adds a bit of moisture to the dish.
• The spices add depth and complexity to the flavor of the dish.