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How to Make Asopao de Pollo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asopao de Pollo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that is a perfect combination of a hearty stew and a flavorful rice dish. This comforting and delicious one-pot meal is a staple in the Puerto Rican cuisine and is often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions.

The dish is made with tender pieces of chicken, sautéed with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a variety of herbs and spices. The chicken is then simmered in a rich and flavorful broth with vegetables and rice un...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons light adobo seasoning (such as Goya ®)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups medium-grain rice
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season chicken thighs with black pepper and adobo seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, and tomato paste in the hot oil, until the vegetables have softened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pot and set aside.
  • Pan fry chicken in the pot until browned, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Return cooked vegetables to the pot along with rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and olives and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Stir in cilantro and serve.

    • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 2324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 62mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 766mg

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