HOW TO MAKE STEWED CHICKEN OR POLLO GUISADO
This stewed chicken recipe or pollo guisado is packed with flavor and comfort all in one. In addition to its amazing taste the chicken comes out so juicy and tender.
Stewed chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This hearty dish is made by simmering chicken pieces in a rich, savory broth with potatoes. The chicken becomes packed with flavor and is tender, practically falling off the bone. The chicken absorbs all the delicious flavors from the seasonings. The result is a dish that’s delicious, nourishing and deeply satisfying.
Stewed chicken is always a comforting and hearty meal and is a dish that brings people together. It’s often served at family gatherings, Sunday dinners, and special occasions, creating a sense of community and shared enjoyment.
Whether served over rice, with crusty bread, or alongside vegetables, stewed chicken is a dish that warms the heart and soul.
The rich flavors meld together and create a comforting and delicious dish
Stewed Chicken
Course: DINNERIngredients
half of a chicken (cut into pieces)
2 tablespoons oil
½ cup sofrito (recipe on website)
¼ cup tomato sauce
½ cup canned red pimientos, roughly chopped (pimientos morrones)
3 minced cuban oregano leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon Spanish salad olives (pitted) or capers
1 chicken bouillon cube
½ sazón packet
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ tablespoon adobo (or to taste)
water
2 potatoes (cut in large pieces)
Directions
- Heat a pot over medium. Into the pot add oil, sofrito, tomato sauce, pimientos, cuban oregano, oregano, olives, bouillon cube, sazón, tomato paste and adobo.
- Stir and when it begins to simmer add chicken.
- Mix well to season the chicken.
- Heat chicken for a couple of minutes stirring to prevent sticking.
- Next, add enough water to cover the chicken; about 2 cups.
- Then add the potatoes and cover.
- Stir occasionally.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are done.
- Sprinkle with minced cuban oregano, optional.
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