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Asopao de Pollo

A hearty Puerto Rican chicken and rice stew that's gluten-free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 1 large Bell Pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a bit of oil and brown the chicken pieces. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
  3. 3. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, rice, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir well.
  4. 4. Return the chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
  5. 5. Add the frozen peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gluten-Free, Rice, Stew
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