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.

Provided by imdane

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

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

Steps:

  • Blend 1 cup chicken stock with lime juice, bell pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and oregano to make the sofrito.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 683.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Otgo Otgo
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This Asopao de Pollo was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices. Other than that, it was a good dish.


Sohail siyal
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I made this Asopao de Pollo for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Asha Ibrahim
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This Asopao de Pollo was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt. Other than that, it was a good dish.


Collins Okello
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I'm not a big fan of chicken stew, but I tried this Asopao de Pollo recipe and it was surprisingly good! The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Shamo Jutt
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This Asopao de Pollo was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sensiran Sensi
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I made this Asopao de Pollo for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Cecilia Mejia
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I tried this Asopao de Pollo recipe and it was a disaster! The chicken was tough and the broth was watery. I don't know what went wrong, but I would not recommend this recipe.


Md. Shahin Alam
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This Asopao de Pollo was okay. The chicken was a bit dry, but the broth was flavorful. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more vegetables. I'm not sure if I would make this again.


Brant Wind
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This Asopao de Pollo was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the broth was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right. I would not recommend this recipe.


Rohit Bohara
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I made this Asopao de Pollo for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the sofrito, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this ag


Prisha Tharu
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This Asopao de Pollo was delicious and comforting. The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhutta photography
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This Asopao de Pollo was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the broth was flavorful. I loved the addition of the rice, which made the dish more filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Scarlett Trigg
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I made this Asopao de Pollo for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the green olives and capers, which gave the dish a nice briny flav


Ali Sheikh
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This Asopao de Pollo was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again for my fam


Rama Houda
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I tried this recipe for Asopao de Pollo last night and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I added a bit of extra sofrito and some chopped cilantro, which really took the dish to the next level. I'll def


Summaiya Arain
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This Asopao de Pollo was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I especially loved the addition of the sofrito, which gave the dish a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making t