# Authentic Cuban Arroz Imperial (Rice Casserole)

A delicious and authentic Cuban Arroz Imperial with layers of flavor, made in less than 30 minutes, that can feed the whole family for under $10.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Ibs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 onion, rough chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups water
- 1 tsp adobo
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 cup dry white cooking wine
- 3.5 cups long grain rice
- 4.5 cups strained chicken broth from above
- 2 tsp bijol or yellow/orange coloring
- 2 tsp adobo
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 Ib chopped deli ham
- 1 cup mayonnaise

## Instructions

1. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic, along with tomato sauce, Cuban spices, some vino seco, and bay leaves to make a quick Cuban sofrito.
2. Bathe your chicken in this deliciousness and let it simmer.
3. Using a rice cooker, combine equal parts long grain rice, chicken broth from earlier, adobo, and bijol for fluffy yellow rice in 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Layer your Cuban lasagna with mayo, rice, chicken, ham, and cheese until you reach the top.
5. Add a final generous layer of cheese.
6. Pop this in the oven for 20 minutes.
7. Broil at the end for a cheesy golden brown finish.

## Equipment

- rice cooker
- oven

## Tips

- Use strictly thighs and broth for added flavor.
- Broil at the end for a cheesy golden brown finish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18WrF5cKVw/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/10b4dbc1-902e-4036-a07d-f94922c81a7e
- Extracted: 2026-06-02

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