Carol's Arroz con Pollo

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, and cover.
3. Cook for 15 minutes. Add the chicken cubes and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes more.
4. Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Interesting Facts

• Arroz con Pollo is a traditional Latin American dish, popular in Mexico, Colombia, and many other countries.
• The dish is similar to paella, a famous Spanish dish made with rice, vegetables, and seafood.
• This dish can be served with a variety of accompaniments, such as plantains or black beans.