Arroz con Pollo con Sazon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant and aromatic rice dish with tender chicken, saffron, and a hint of citrus, perfect for a comforting meal. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Boneless skinless chicken thighs, Chicken broth, Long-grain white rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 1/4 tsp Saffron threads
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 1, diced Bell pepper
• 1, diced Tomato
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1, juiced Lime
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil and the chopped onion, bell pepper, and 3 garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the diced tomato, 1.5 cups rice, 1/4 tsp saffron, and 2 cups chicken broth to the pot. Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and the lime juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
5. Step 5: Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro before serving.