If you like to order Arroz con Pollo when you eat at Mexican restaurants, then this is a perfect recipe for you to prepare at home that will definitely save you money! It will have less calories and fat compared to the ACP you get at the restaurants and it is loaded with nutrient rich foods!

This recipe is quick and easy to make and costs less than $15 for the entire recipe!

To make this an alpha-gal friendly recipe, serve without cheese.

Check out the recipe below:

Healthy Arroz con Pollo (ACP) with Veggies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 421
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Rice, dry
  • 3 Chicken Breast, diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper, diced
  • 2 Zucchinis, diced
  • 1 can Mushrooms, drained
  • Spices of Choice
  • Mexican Cheese Dip (Queso)

Equipment

  • Microwave safe bowl (or rice cooker)
  • Knife
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Cook rice in a microwave safe bowl for 15 minutes, or in rice cooker based on rice packet instructions.
    (For the microwave, you will need to add 4 cups of water to the 2 cups of rice.)
  2. Cut up zucchinis, peppers, and mushrooms and add to a frying pan with spices. Sauté veggies for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Cut up chicken breast and add to veggies in frying pan. Cook an additional 8-10 minutes.
  4. Combine rice, chicken, and veggies on a plate and top with cheese.

Notes

Below is the estimated nutritional value for each serving of this recipe:
  • Calories: 421 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Fiber: 2 g

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