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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Asopao de Pollo
A Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew with sofrito, olives, cilantro, and a brothy risotto-like texture.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 6 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 48 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 6 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking48 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the pot
- 750 g Chicken thigh meat
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Rice
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Chicken broth
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Tomato puree
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Green olives
For the sofrito
- 1 Onion
- 2 Green peppers
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 4 clove Garlic
For serving
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Pulse the onion, peppers, and garlic in a food processor into a coarse sofrito.
- 2
Sear the chicken in olive oil for 8 minutes until browned.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the sofrito and fry for 6 minutes until fragrant.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree, rice, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 5
Cook the asopao for 28 minutes until the rice opens and the chicken is tender.
28 min28:00 - 6
Add the green olives and thicken for 5 more minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Sprinkle with cilantro, loosen with hot chicken broth if needed, and serve.
💡 Tip: Do not add too much rice at the start; asopao thickens as it sits, so loosen it with hot chicken broth before serving if needed.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve asopao in deep bowls with avocado slices, lime, and optional hot sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
31
g protein
48
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 44%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Asopao de Pollo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Asopao de Pollo take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 48 minutes; 66 minutes in total.Is Asopao de Pollo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Asopao de Pollo have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 48g, fat: 13g.Is Asopao de Pollo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Asopao de Pollo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Asopao de Pollo need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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