"One thing is always true; authentic flavors make food better. With Mami's Favorite Chicken Stew, she uses all the right seasonings to capture all of that homestyle goodness. Succulent chicken thighs, fluffy rice, bright peas, and tangy olives get enriched with a Puerto Rican-seasoning-embellished broth, served with a touch of fragrant cilantro and sharp lime juice. Well, we know one thing, and that is that Mami's Favorite Chicken Stew is such a comforting taste to come home to...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon achiote oil, can substitute olive oil
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2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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2 teaspoons adobo all-purpose seasoning, such as Goya® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning
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2 teaspoons sazòn seasoning, such as Badia® Sazón with Coriander & Annatto
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1/4 cup sofrito, such as Goya® Sofrito Cooking Base
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 carrot, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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3 bay leaves
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1 cup tomato sauce
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4 cups chicken stock
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1 cup water
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1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice, rinsed
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1 cup peas
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1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, drained, sliced in half
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salt, to taste
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black pepper, to taste
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fresh cilantro leaves, optional, to taste, for garnish
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lime wedges, optional, to taste, for garnish