Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

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The Puerto Rican dish "asopao", a cross between soup and stew, is an easy, tasty one-dish meal.

Submitted by imdane
Published on February 12, 2020
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 5 ½ cups chicken stock, divided

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 mini sweet pepper, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 10 annatto seeds, or more to taste

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 cups medium-grain rice

  • 1 cup diced tomato

  • 1 cup frozen green peas

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ½ cup pitted green olives

  • ¼ cup capers

  • 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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

  2. 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. 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. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

299 Calories
7g Fat
31g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 684mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 305mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.