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title: Arroz con Pollo Sencillo (Simple Spanish Chicken and Rice)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/arroz-con-pollo-sencillo
---

Gather @chicken thigh{700%g}, @white rice{250%g}, @chicken stock{500%ml} and @sweet paprika{1%tsp}.

Season the chicken with @salt{}. Brown it in the @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a large lidded skillet over medium-high heat until deep golden on both sides, about 7 minutes; lift out and set aside. ~{7%minutes}

In the same fat, soften the @onion{1}, @garlic{3%clove} and @bell pepper{1}, about 6 minutes. ~{6%minutes}

Stir in the paprika and @canned tomato{1%can}, and cook down until it clings to the vegetables rather than pooling, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Stir in the rice to coat it in the sofrito, then nestle the chicken back into the pan.

Pour in the hot stock, add the @bay leaf{1%leaf}, and bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce to a low simmer, and cook undisturbed until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. ~{18%minutes}

Rest off the heat, still covered, 5 minutes before fluffing and serving. ~{5%minutes}