Description
Asopao de Pollo is a comforting and hearty Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew that is perfect for a cozy dinner. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a delicious blend of spices and vegetables to create a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Asopao:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 packet Sazón with achiote
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup medium-grain rice, rinsed
For Serving:
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add seasonings: Stir in sofrito, cumin, oregano, Sazón, and tomato sauce. Cook until fragrant.
- Cook the stew: Return chicken to the pot, pour in chicken broth, and simmer. Add rice, cover, and cook until tender.
- Finish the dish: Stir in peas, olives, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- Asopao should be thick and soupy—add more broth if needed.
- Bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the dish.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
