Arroz Aguado (Nicaraguan Chicken and Rice Stew)

Arroz con pollo finds its way into nearly every Central and South American country in some form or another. The Nicaraguan version is more soupy and stew-like than the fluffier versions you may be used to, but no less delicious.

Arroz con Pollo (Cuban Chicken and Rice)

A Cuban classic, Arroz con Pollo or Chicken and Rice is a one pot meal that has it all. Beautifully seasoned rice, colorful vegetables, juicy chicken pieces, the works.

Arroz Caldoso de Pollo (Soupy Rice with Chicken)

Arroz Caldoso is a Spanish dish featuring soupy brothy rice. Chicken thighs are braised in the flavorful liquid until they practically fall apart.

Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)

Considered the national dish of Puerto Rico, arroz con gandules is commonly served during holiday season or on special occasions.

Sopa de Albóndigas de Pollo (Nicaraguan Chicken Meatball Soup)

This Nicaraguan version of chicken soup has tender corn masa–based chicken dumplings infused with culantro and mint.

Spanish Rice with Chicken, Olives and Chickpea Tomato Sauce

Rice studded with cilantro, olive, and sausage gets topped with flavorful tomato-y chickpea sauce.

Arroz al Horno Valenciano (Spanish Baked Rice With Chickpeas and Pork)

A sibling of paella, this one-pot oven-baked Spanish rice is loaded with beans, meat, tomato, garlic, and potatoes, and flavored with saffron and smoked paprika. It's also significantly easier than paella, making it a much better everyday choice for the home cook.

Arroz con Pollo inspired by Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse — Binging With Babish

Whether you’re in Universe 42 or 1610, arroz con pollo (or gandules) will always hit the spot! 

Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup)

Arroz caldo is a hearty Filipino congee made with chicken and rice and seasoned with onion, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce and topped with crunchy fried garlic. The result is a quick, comforting bowl that's a perfect wintertime meal.

Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Rice and Beans)

Recipes differ from household to household, but rice and beans are served at every single meal in Nicaragua. Known as gallopinto ("red rooster,") the name alludes to the color of the mixture of white rice and small red kidney beans.