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Pollo Guisado

Pollo Guisado

Pollo Guisado is a flavorful dish made with chicken cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce, seasoned with spices and herbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine Latin
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sofrito
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 packet sazón seasoning with annatto
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup manzanilla olives, pimiento-stuffed
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 cups chicken stock

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Cut into 2-inch cubes. Season with Adobo.
  • Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once it has warmed, add the chicken in one layer and brown.
  • Once the chicken has browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Add the onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the sofrito and tomato sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it is thick and bubbly.
  • Add the sazón, bay leaves, oregano, olives, potatoes, carrots, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add the chicken back into the pot. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • If you find your broth to be too watery you can make a cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water. Add it to the stew, then bring the stew to a boil for 1 minute while continuously stirring.
  • Take the stew off the heat, sample it, and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Stew, comfort food, Pollo Guisado, Puerto Rican cuisine, stovetop recipes
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