Arroz con Pollo y Chorizo Estilo Mexicano (Mexican Rice with Chicken and Chorizo)
Red Mexican rice stirred with shredded chicken, smoky chorizo, peas and carrot into a one pan supper.
Made with Mexican red rice (arroz rojo) and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado) and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.10 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Use your ready made arroz rojo (see the base recipe), pollo deshebrado (see the base recipe) and homemade Mexican chorizo (see the base recipe) from the fridge.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large wide pan over a medium heat. Fry the chorizo for 4 minutes, breaking it up. Add the carrot and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
9 min - 3
Add the peas and the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
2 min - 4
Break up the chilled arroz rojo with your fingers and add it with the stock. Stir over a medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the rice has absorbed the stock and everything is steaming hot all the way through.
7 min - 5
Taste and season. Scatter over the coriander and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Use rice that was cooled quickly and chilled. Warm, soft rice turns mushy in the pan.
- Rice must only be reheated once, so use up the whole portion and do not save the leftovers for another reheat.
- Pour in the stock a little at a time and keep stirring so the rice stays separate.
Storing and freezing
Cool leftovers fast and chill within 1 hour. Eat within 1 day and reheat once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use leftover rice from another dish?
Yes, if it was chilled within an hour of cooking and is no more than a day old. Use plain cooked rice and add a spoonful of tomato purée and a pinch of paprika for colour.
Is it spicy?
Mildly. The heat is from the chorizo, so choose a milder chorizo or add a chopped fresh chilli for more.
Can I make it without chorizo?
Yes. Double the chicken to 600 g and add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for flavour.
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GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.