Aguadito de Pollo

Name: Aguadito de Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup aji verde sauce (store-bought or homemade); 1 medium onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 lb waxy potatoes, diced; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1/2 cup rice (short-grain white or jasmine); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 lime lime, halved; 2 tbsp olive oil

A vibrant green Peruvian chicken soup infused with cilantro, parsley, and aji verde. Served with potatoes, corn, and garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

60 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup aji verde sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
1 lb waxy potatoes, diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup rice (short-grain white or jasmine)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lime lime, halved
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium diced onion and 4 cloves minced garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add 1 lb diced waxy potatoes and 1/2 cup rice (short-grain white or jasmine), then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4

Stir in 1/4 cup aji verde sauce (store-bought or homemade), 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley. Add 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until waxy potatoes and rice (short-grain white or jasmine) are tender.
5

Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste.
6

Serve hot with a squeeze of 1 lime halved lime juice.

Questions

How long does Aguadito de Pollo keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Aguadito de Pollo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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