Arroz Caldoso con Pollo

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken breast into medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2Cut the red bell pepper.
  3. 3Finely chop two cloves of garlic.
  4. 4Chop half an onion.
  5. 5Grate a red tomato.
  6. 6In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  7. 7Add the pieces of chicken breast and let them cook on one side.
  8. 8Season with salt and pepper and cook the rest of the sides.
  9. 9Remove the chicken to a recipient.
  10. 10Add more olive oil to the same casserole.
  11. 11Add the garlic and onion.
  12. 12Move occasionally until they have been slightly fried.
  13. 13Add the red bell pepper and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
  14. 14Add sweet paprika, turmeric and the grated tomato.
  15. 15Mix everything and move for about 4 minutes for the tomato to cook.
  16. 16Add salt, a bay leaf, and white wine or broth.
  17. 17Mix well and move frequently until the alcohol has evaporated.
  18. 18Add the chicken pieces.
  19. 19Add chicken broth.
  20. 20Add the rice.
  21. 21Mix everything.
  22. 22Lower the heat to medium and let the rice cook, stirring occasionally.
  23. 23Add a handful of peas and let them cook for about 5 minutes.
  24. 24Taste the rice to see if it is ready or needs some seasoning.
  25. 25Turn off the plate.
  26. 26Put a lid on the casserole and leave it like this for a couple of minutes so that the rice takes body.

Ingredients

  • 2 pechugas de pollo
  • 1 trozo pimiento rojo
  • 2 dientes de ajo
  • 0.5 cebolla
  • 1 tomate rojo
  • 3 cdas aceite de oliva virgen extra
  • 0.25 cucharadita pimentón dulce o paprika
  • 1 cdta cúrcuma
  • 1 hoja de laurel
  • 50 ml vino blanco
  • 1 litro caldo de pollo Aneto
  • 210 g arroz redondo
  • 1 puñado guisantes
  • al gusto sal y pimienta

Equipment

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Tips

  • The arroz will take the flavor of the broth, so it's important to use the best, fresh and natural ingredients.
  • Los caldos Aneto can be found at Supersol, Carrefour or Hermanos Martín.