Pollo Guisado
Pollo guisado, a heartwarming chicken stew, envelops you in comfort with its tender meat and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for any occasion, filling your home with enticing smells that beckon everyone to the table. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, pollo guisado is sure to become a family favorite, offering versatility to adapt ingredients based on what’s available in your pantry. Experience the joy of cooking this classic recipe that delivers wholesome goodness and cherished memories with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and sear each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in spices: cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender.
- Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg