Puerto rican chicken-and-rice stew

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupChopped onion
1Clove garlic, minced
2tablespoonsWater
2Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1Bell pepper (red or green), chopped
¼cupCooked ham, finely chopped
cupTomato puree
¾teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonDried oregano, crushed
¼teaspoonGround coriander
¼teaspoonSalt
cupLong-grain rice
2cupsChicken broth
2cupsCooked chicken, coarsely chopped
1cupFrozen peas
2tablespoonsPimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
2teaspoonsCapers

Directions

SOFRITO:

SOFRITO: In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in the water until the onion is tender. Stir in the remaining Sofrito ingredients.

Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes until almost all of the liquid is evaporated. Makes 2 cups.

For stew, add rice and chicken stock to the Sofrito. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in the chicken, peas, olives, and capers. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.

[LOW CALORIE RECIPES; Summer 1988] Posted by Fred Peters.