What is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)?

It is a Puerto Rican stew recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.

What is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) made of?

The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion. The full list of 17 is above.

What goes well with Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)?

Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes. Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains) Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano) Yellow Rice with Black Beans and Corn Mangú (Mashed Green Plantains) with Onions and Peppers

How long does it take to make Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)?

About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 737.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.

Is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) healthy?

Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 737.55 calories and 44.79 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2088.43 mg (91% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.31 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)

Name: Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Adobo Seasoning; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 6 cups Chicken Broth; 1 whole Diced Onion; 2 whole Diced Tomatoes; 1 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 cup Green Peas; 1.5 cups Long-Grain Rice; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 cup Stuffed Olives; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free

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 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

54 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 53 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 30 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 92 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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33
Heart Health: 79
Metabolic: 56
Digestive: 35
Inflammatory: 57
Performance: 55
General Wellness

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.

About This Recipe

Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) is a Puerto Rican dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 737.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)?: It is a Puerto Rican stew recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) made of?: The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion. The full list of 17 is above.
What goes well with Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)?: Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
Vegan Mofongo (Fried Mashed Plantains)
Caramelized Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Plátano)
Yellow Rice with Black Beans and Corn
Mangú (Mashed Green Plantains) with Onions and Peppers
How long does it take to make Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew)?: About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 737.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) healthy?: Puerto Rican Chicken Asopao (Rice Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 737.55 calories and 44.79 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2088.43 mg (91% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.31 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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