Colombian arroz con pollo

Dinner

Colombian arroz con pollo

Brown rice cooked with chicken, peas, carrots, peppers and achiote.

50 min Serves 2 Estimated 50 min · serves 4
ColombianColombian foodLatin AmericanLower sodium Freezer-Friendly
Full recipe
4 servings
Serving size
1 of 4 equal portions of the full recipe
Servings per batch
4

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 of 4 equal portions of the full recipe

Calories480
Total fat7 g
Saturated fat1.4 gKeep low
Sodium260 mgLow
Total carbohydrate62 g
Fiber6 g
Total sugars5 g
Added sugarsNot available
Protein35 g

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Diabetes Meal Planning

Lower sodium: 300 mg sodium or less per stated serving. This is a site guideline, not the FDA "low sodium" label claim.

Heart-healthy tips

  • Cook chicken to 165°F / 74°C.
  • Hogao, cumin, lime and cilantro bring the flavor, so skip added salt.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Cooked meat or poultry dish, after cooking. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After cooking: refrigerate and use within 3–4 days. Cool promptly in small, shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Freezer: Freezer-Friendly. Best quality within 2–3 months.

To thaw: Thaw in the refrigerator — never on the counter.

To reheat or serve: Reheat to 165°F / 74°C, checked with a food thermometer. Cover, stir or rotate partway, and let stand before checking.

After thawing: After thawing in the refrigerator: use within 3–4 days.

Meal prep tip: Freeze one measured meal portion per container. Label packages with the recipe name, portion, and date frozen.

Storage guidance sources

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