Arroz Con Pollo USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Arroz Con Pollo (Rice With Chicken) is a classic dish that is enjoyed throughout Spain and Latin America. Each country has its own version, but it remains a family favorite. Try this hearty, flavorful recipe today.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION 1 chicken tenderloin and ½ cup rice and vegetable mixture provides 1½ oz equivalent meat, ¼ cup vegetable, and ½ oz equivalent grains.SOURCE Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project. https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- ½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, uncooked
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt, table
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
- 12½ ounces (about 6 tenderloins) Chicken tenderloins, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw
- ¾ cup Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
- 3 cloves (1 clove is about ½ teaspoon minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons Oregano, leaves, dried
- ¾ cup (¾ cup = about ½ of a 14½ oz can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Combine brown rice and water in small pot. Stir once.
- Heat on medium-high heat to a rolling boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook 10-15 minutes over low heat until water is absorbed. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- In a small bowl, combine seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Sprinkle chicken tenderloins with ½ of the seasoning mixture. Reserve the remaining seasoning mixture for step 12.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken tenderloins evenly spaced on baking sheet.
- Roast for 12–15 minutes. Chicken tenderloins should reach an internal temperature of 165 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- While tenderloins are roasting, spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and peppers, and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir frequently.
- Add fresh garlic, oregano, tomatoes, and the remaining seasoning mixture. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken broth, and bring to boil.
- Add cooked rice, stir well, and cover.
- Cook for 7–10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve one chicken tenderloin and ½ cup rice and vegetable mixture.Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Arroz Con Pollo USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 1 chicken tenderloin and ½ cup rice and vegetable mixture.
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 295mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 16g32%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
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Yield / Volume