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Growing my abuela used to live with us and I remember many times when I didn’t feel good she would make my favorite chicken soup! I used to love watching her cut up all the veggies and create her yummy recipe! Now as an adult I still love that recipe, but as busy as I am I sometimes just don’t have the time to make things from scratch, so this Semi-Homemade Arroz Con Pollo Soup Recipe is the closest I have gotten to my abuela’s recipe when I’m on a time crunch!
Semi-Homemade Arroz Con Pollo Soup Recipe
Making this recipe this past week really did bring back many memories of my abuela and the countless of times I sat on her bed talking to her about everything! She was my closest confidant and many don’t know that! So creating this semi-homemade chicken rice soup recipe was kinda in her honor, plus with it being Hispanic Heritage Month in October is was perfect! 
I headed to my local Albertsons to pick up all the ingredients I needed! Now, because I was planning on making a semi-homemade recipe I went ahead and picked up some Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup, I know what you’re thinking, but that’s already all made for you. Yes, but if you want a little bit of hispanic flavor in it, just like my abuela used to make this is the perfect starting point for all the other ingredients that will be added! While there I also picked up some more veggies, protein to add, plus some yummy dessert items!
Ingredients needed to create your own arroz con pollo recipe:
- 2 cans of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup
- 1 potato diced
- 1 container of chicken broth
- 2 chicken breast sliced or cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup of long grain rice
- 1/2 cup of peas
- 1/4 cup of cilantro chopped
Step One: Peel and dice your potato. Add your chicken broth into a pot on high heat, then add your potatoes to boil for about 15 minutes.
Step Two: After your potatoes have boiled for a bit go ahead and add your chicken noodle soup cans and cut chicken. Allow to boils for a few minutes and then lower temperature on low. Allow to cook for about 45 minutes.
Step Three: Add your rice and cilantro to your soup.
Your soup can be on low until you are ready to eat, so I suggest adding the rice 15 minutes before you are ready to eat. Once you are ready to add your rice, add your cilantro at the same time because they will take the same amount of time to cook.
Super easy to make and tastes like you made everything from scratch!
- 2 cans of Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup
- 1 potato diced
- 1 container of chicken broth
- 2 chicken breast sliced or cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup of long grain rice
- 1/2 cup of peas
- 1/4 cup of cilantro chopped
- Peel and dice your potato. Add your chicken broth into a pot on high heat, then add your potatoes to boil for about 15 minutes.
- After your potatoes have boiled for a bit go ahead and add your chicken noodle soup cans and cut chicken. Allow to boils for a few minutes and then lower temperature on low. Allow to cook for about 45 minutes.
- Add your rice and cilantro to your soup
- Your soup can be on low until you are ready to eat, so I suggest adding the rice 15 minutes before you are ready to eat. Once you are ready to add your rice, add your cilantro at the same time because they will take the same amount of time to cook.
Simply cut up your favorite fruit combos, dice, and add to your Yoplait Greek 100 Vanilla yogurt! Not only is this simple, but oh so delicious and the perfect light dessert after a filling soup dinner!
This soup recipe is also a wonderful recipe to keep handy when that fall and winter cool months arrive! Perfect for a quick and warm meal!
What is your favorite recipe that your abuela or family member used to make for you?
This soup recipe sounds delicious! Perfect for the colder months. Thanks for sharing! #client
Thanks for stopping by Jesenia!
I like soups in the Fall. This is a great idea using Progresso and adding a touch of your own to it.
Me too!
Soup weather will soon be here. Right now I am enjoying the hot days.
Even in Florida we are started to feel a little cooler in the afternoons!
I never thought to use some homemade ingredients with canned food! What a quick and easy recipe that looks great and tastes homemade.
Yes, half the time and still a great taste!
Seems like something that even the kids can easily do
I’ve never even thought to use Progresso soups in my recipes but thanks for opening my eyes. My mind is racing to think of all of the ways I could sneak in some veggies to the kids lol. Can’t think of a favorite recipe offhand.
What a great idea, and of course the flavor must have been sensational!
Yes, they are!
It’s getting cooler and the time for more soup dinners is approaching. This will be on my menu next week.
Awesome! Let me know your thoughts!
when are the peas to go in? are the peas frozen or can?
Hi Linda! The peas are frozen and I like to add them right at the end that way they don’t get mushy 🙂 Hope that helps!
I have never heard this soup yet but it looks tasty and perfect for fall my two boys would love this. Thanks for sharing the ingredients.
Love this recipe! I love chicken rice soup, my favorite soup since i was young!
My husband loved it!
This is going to be perfect for the cold weather! It looks so packed with flavor!
This sounds like a delicious fall belly-warming meal!
That looks so yummy. This is perfect on a bed weather day like this.
Wow this is a great recipe! My kids really like soup and chicken. Thanks!
Thanks!
I tend to shy away from canned soups due to the high sodium content but your recommendation will make me try this recipe. Thanks!
I’m the same way, but when adding your own healthy choices it really makes a difference 🙂
Looks great! I llove semi-homemade stuff, since I’m not too great in the kitchen .
You would love then Shann!
Omg this Soup sounds amaziNg! Perfect for a chilly fall evening!
Thanks Courtney!
Are the chicken breasts raw or cooked before cutting and adding to the soup?
Hi Leanna! I add the chicken raw, but I make sure to cut into small cubes so that the chicken cooks all the way faster. Hope that helps 🙂
I had some chicken breasts that were already cooked, so I used about 1 1/2 cups. I didn’t have any cilantro so I chopped up some celery leaves and added a little more rice & peas. It was delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
Yay! So glad you liked it! That’s the best part of being semi-homemade! You can really add or take out any ingredient and it still will taste yummy! Celery, what a great idea! Need to remember that for next time 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to try
Love to see new ingredients that I have not thought of adding until I set it on the dinner table. I’m going to try this! Will reserve some for the little ones before adding the jalapeño. When I saw the ending I really felt I was getting ready to eat it! Love it!
Hi Sam! Oh, that makes me so happy! Yes, let me know what you think of it! It’s one of my favorite recipes to make because it’s so easy and quick. I love adding ingredients that don’t usually go together, LOL! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I used to love when my mom made this. This brings back such good memories for me. Thanks for the upload!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s still one of my favorite recipes, especially during the cooler months.