This irresistible Arroz con Pollo recipe makes a tasty and nutritious meal for toddlers! Packed with chicken, saffron rice and vegetables, it’s an easy and kid-friendly dish to make for fussy eaters. With subtle flavours and a mild, creamy texture, this is a great family meal to enjoy with toddlers in Australia - both tasty and nourishing.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Arroz con Pollo, Rice and Chicken
• Calories: 375
• Protein: 16g
• Carbs: 44g
• Fats: 6g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden brown (about 5 minutes).
3. Add the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring often, until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
4. Add the rice and stir to coat with the onion-garlic mixture.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
7. Add the peas and chicken and stir to combine.
8. Cover the pan again and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (about 15 minutes).
9. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Extra tip: For a healthier dish, you can replace the white rice with brown rice and add 1/2 cup more of broth.

Recommended Sides

• Roasted vegetables
• Steamed broccoli
• Fresh fruit salad