Asopao De Pollo (Chicken Stew) Recipe

Name: Asopao De Pollo (Chicken Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Sofrito; 1 onion, diced; 1 sweet pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 handful cilantro, washed and chopped; 1 ajicito dulce; For the Asopao; 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks; Adobo; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Sofrito recipe; 1 cup tomato sauce; 3/4 cup alcaparrado; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 2 cups short or medium-grain rice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups frozen green peas

Servings: persons

For the Sofrito
1 onion, diced
1 sweet pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 handful cilantro, washed and chopped
1 ajicito dulce
For the Asopao
8 chicken thighs and drumsticks
Adobo
3 tablespoons olive oil
Sofrito recipe
1 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup alcaparrado
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
2 cups short or medium-grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen green peas

1
Combine the onion, garlic, sweet pepper, hot pepper and cilantro in the blender with a few tablespoons of water. Blend until pureed.
2
Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with adobo. Set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the sofrito, tomato sauce, and alcapparado. Simmer together for five minutes.
4
Add the chicken, broth, and water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and simmer, covered for about 25 more minutes, until the rice is done and the chicken is tender.
5
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls with baguette bread and butter on the side.

1389

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

139

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Sofrito, 1 onion, diced, 1 sweet pepper, diced, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Asopao De Pollo (Chicken Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asopao De Pollo (Chicken Stew)

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