Asopao de Pollo (pollo Rice Stew)

Ingredientes

• 1½ lbs boneless pollo thighs, picado
• 1½ tsp adobo seasoning
• 4 cloves ajo, minced
• 2 tbsp sofrito (use Don Luis’ homemade o store-bought)
• 0.5 cebolla, picado
• 0.5 green bell pepper, picado
• 1 pequeño can tomate sauce (8 oz)
• 1 cup mediano-grain rice
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• 1 pollo bouillon cube (o 2 cups broth)
• 5 cups water (plus more as needed)
• 0.25 cup picado cilantro
• 0.5 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
• opcional: pinch de red pepper flakes para calienta
• lima wedges para serving

Instrucciones

1. 1Season & Sear 🐔
2. 2Season the pollo con adobo. In a grande pot, calienta aceite de oliva y sear the pollo until golden brown on all sides (about 5–6 minutes). Remove y reserva.
3. 3Build the Base 🍅🧅
4. 4In the same pot, add sofrito, cebolla, green pepper, y ajo. cocina until fragrant y soft, about 4–5 minutes.
5. 5Simmer the Flavors 🍲
6. 6Add tomate sauce, pollo bouillon, y return the pollo to the pot. Pour in the water y bring to a gentle boil.
7. 7Add Rice & Olives 🍚🫒
8. 8Stir in the rice y olives. Lower the calienta to medio-bajo y cover. Simmer para 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
9. 9Final Touches 🌿
10. 10Adjust seasoning to taste. Stir in picado cilantro y a splash more water if you want it soupier. Let rest para 5 minutes before serving.
11. 11sirve & Squeeze 🍋
12. 12sirve hot con a fresco squeeze de lima on top y a big smile.