Ingredients for - Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

1. Chicken stock, divided 5 ½ cups
2. Lime, juiced 1
3. Green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium
4. Mini sweet pepper, chopped 1
5. Jalapeno, chopped 1
6. Garlic, minced 3 cloves
7. Chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons
8. Dried oregano 2 teaspoons
9. Extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons
10. Annatto seeds, or more to taste 10
11. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped 3 pounds
12. Bay leaves 2
13. Medium-grain rice 2 cups
14. Diced tomato 1 cup
15. Frozen green peas 1 cup
16. Onion, chopped 1
17. Pitted green olives ½ cup
18. Capers ¼ cup
19. Adobo seasoning 2 tablespoons
20. Salt ¼ teaspoon
21. Freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

1 . Stage

Blend 1 cup chicken stock with lime juice, bell pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and oregano to make the sofrito.

2 . Stage

Combine olive oil and annatto seeds in a large skillet over medium heat. Heat until seeds start to open up and oil turns a yellow-orange color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add enough chicken to cover the pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook, turning halfway, until juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Combine remaining chicken stock, 1/2 of the sofrito, and bay leaves in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, tomato, green peas, onion, green olives, capers, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4 . Stage

Add the cooked chicken to the broth. Saute remaining chicken in the annatto oil before adding to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes more.