arroz con pollo

American  

[ah-rawth kawn paw-lyaw, ah-raws kawn paw-yaw] / ɑˈrɔθ kɔn ˈpɔ ljɔ, ɑˈrɔs kɔn ˈpɔ jɔ /

noun

1. a Spanish dish of chicken cooked with rice, onions, and saffron, and sometimes tomatoes, often garnished with pimientos and peas.

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Etymology

Origin of arroz con pollo

1935–40; < Spanish: rice with chicken

Example Sentences

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arroz con pollo

A nod to cultural diversity appeared in the birria bowl and arroz con pollo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2024

And before the closure of Maya’s Mexican Restaurant in 2018, it was common to see him bringing visitors to try his favorite dish: arroz con pollo.

From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023

That’s why I’m confident that nothing was lost in translation, and that this recipe is true to my family’s Puerto Rican-style arroz con pollo.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2021

On Friday nights, they knew to show up for her beloved Shabbat dinners, where she sometimes served homemade arroz con pollo.

From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2021

Mami brings out the arroz con pollo from the kitchen.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar