Costa Rican Chicken and Rice

Costa Rican chicken and rice is a traditional dish that combines unique flavors and aromas. Prepared with chicken, vegetables, and a touch of achiote, it is perfect for a family meal. A delight that cannot be missing from the table.

To prepare Costa Rican chicken and rice, start by boiling the chicken breast with celery, rosemary, garlic, and bay leaf.

Once cooked, shred the chicken and set aside the broth.

In another pot, sauté finely chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery, adding achiote until the color changes.

Add rice, peas, and shredded chicken, mixing well.

Cover with chicken broth and cook over medium/low heat until the rice is ready.

Finally, add cilantro and mix.

Costa Rican Chicken and Rice

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Costa Rican Chicken and Rice

1 Chicken breast

2 cups of Rice

1 Onion

1 Bell pepper

2 Celery stalks

3 Garlic cloves

Cilantro

Achiote or other coloring for rice

Salt, pepper, cumin

Bay leaf

Rosemary

1 can of Peas

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Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Boil the chicken breast with celery, rosemary, garlic, and bay leaf. Once cooked, shred the chicken and set aside the broth. Costa Rican Chicken and Rice - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Sauté finely chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in a pot; add achiote and mix. Costa Rican Chicken and Rice - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Add the rice and cook until it takes on color, then incorporate peas and shredded chicken; mix everything. Costa Rican Chicken and Rice - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Cover with the reserved broth, cook covered over medium-low heat until the rice is ready, and add cilantro at the end. Costa Rican Chicken and Rice - Preparation - Step 4

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