Asopao de Pollo: Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Stew

Name: Asopao de Pollo: Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken', 'amount': '1 kg, cut into pieces'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Green bell pepper', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Red bell pepper', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato sauce', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken broth', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Sofrito', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Sazon seasoning', 'amount': '1 packet'}; {'ingredient': 'Adobo seasoning', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Frozen peas', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt and pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Savor the taste of the Puerto Rican countryside with this traditional Asopao de Pollo. This rich, hearty stew brims with tender chicken pieces, fluffy rice, and a medley of bell peppers, all steeped in a robust tomato-based broth. Infused with the distinctive flavors of sofrito, adobo, and sazon seasonings, each spoonful delivers a delightful burst of Caribbean warmth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights or when you're in the mood for a fulfilling meal.

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Chicken (1 kg, cut into pieces)
Onion (1, chopped)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Green bell pepper (1, diced)
Red bell pepper (1, diced)
Tomato sauce (1 cup)
Chicken broth (4 cups)
Sofrito (1/2 cup)
Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
Sazon seasoning (1 packet)
Adobo seasoning (1 tablespoon)
Rice (1 cup)
Frozen peas (1/2 cup)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until softened.
Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, sofrito, chopped cilantro, sazon seasoning, and adobo seasoning. Mix well.
Return the browned chicken to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, add the rice and frozen peas. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Check that the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender. If needed, continue cooking for a few more minutes until the desired texture is achieved.
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your homemade Asopao de Pollo!

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 550 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 40g • Sodium: 1200mg • Sugar: 5g

Asopao de Pollo: Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Stew

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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