Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)
Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) is a hearty, brothy rice-and-chicken dish layered with the briny pop of pimento-stuffed olives, sweet bell peppers, and a gentle warmth from adobo and red pepper flakes. Tomato-rich and herbaceous with cilantro, it’s comforting yet vibrant—perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want something filling and flavorful.
- Prep25 min
- Cook35 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with black pepper and adobo seasoning.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the green pepper, red pepper, onion, garlic, and tomato paste in the hot oil until the vegetables soften slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pot and set them aside.
- 3
Pan-fry the chicken in the pot until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Return the cooked vegetables to the pot along with the rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the peas and olives and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the cilantro and serve.
- Calories 681.11 kcal High
- Protein 38.16 g Good Source
- Carbs 70.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.47 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 136.19 mg High
- Sodium 2087.52 mg High
- Fiber 6.47 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.74 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 73.88 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.48 mg Good Source
- Potassium 460.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 75.18 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 34.73 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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