Arroz con Pollo with Chicken Thighs and Pico de Gallo
$7.49 / serving
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
David Padilla
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 28 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 16 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 3 Roma Tomatoes
- 10 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1½ cups Jasmine Rice
- 1 Red Onion
- 2 Limes
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2 oz. Queso Fresco
- 3 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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Nutrition (per serving) d3V2dN3D
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Calories450
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat8g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Make the Pico de Gallo
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).Halve and juice one lime. Cut other lime into wedges.Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.In a mixing bowl, combine tomato, cilantro, 1/2 cup onion (reserve remaining for arroz con pollo), lime juice, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside, stirring a few times to allow flavors to marry. -
2 Start the Dish
In a clean slow cooker, combine chicken, remaining onion, tomato sauce, corn, seasoning blend, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Turn slow cooker on to high heat. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3 hours. -
3 Cook the Rice
After 3 hours, add rice and 2 cups water.
Cover, and cook until rice is fully cooked, 1 hour. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with pico de gallo and cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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