Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)

Name: Asopao de Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp achiote oil or olive oil; 2 lbs chicken thighs, chopped into bite sized pieces; 2 tsp adobo seasoning (see note for substitutions); 2 tsp sazon seasoning (see note for substitutions); ¼ cup sofrito (see note for substitutions); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 3 bay leafs; 1 cup tomato sauce; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup water; 1 ½ cups medium grain white rice, rinsed; 1 cup peas; 1/2 cup pimento stuffed olives, drained and sliced in half; salt & pepper to taste; fresh cilantro to garnish; a squeeze of lime to garnish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

Asopao de Pollo is a deliciously hearty Puerto Rican chicken stew made with sofrito, adobo seasoning, and rice. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night, or whenever you're feeling under the weather.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:54:24 GMT