Weight Watchers Chicken Sofrito Recipe

Name: Weight Watchers Chicken Sofrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small red onion, chopped; 2 serrano peppers, chopped finely; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2 roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, bone-in (3 large split breasts); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped finely; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 serrano peppers, chopped finely
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, bone-in (3 large split breasts)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped finely
salt and pepper

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1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
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2. Add the onion, serrano pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, and garlic. Season with salt and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the onions begin to become translucent. Take out of the pot and set aside. This is the sofrito.
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3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook for 7-10 minutes until the skin is browned and crispy.
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4. Add the sofrito to the chicken with the chicken broth, cilantro, and thyme.
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5. Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb option.

653

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Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 small red onion, chopped, 2 serrano peppers, chopped finely, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers Chicken Sofrito falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Weight Watchers Chicken Sofrito

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