arroz con pollo

American  

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

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

I make arroz con pollo and cry because it tastes like my childhood and reminds me of my grandma.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 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

Melian is doing that for a whole new generation, with her takes on pupusas, alfajores de maicena and arroz con pollo.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022

It's also the prime flavor in arroz con pollo.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2021

The second she walked into her house, Sierra was greeted by the heavy, mouthwatering smell of arroz con pollo and platanos simmering on the stovetop.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older