Pollo Guisado
Indulge in the warmth of pollo guisado, a traditional chicken stew bursting with rich flavors and vibrant colors. This dish brings together tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious sauce made from aromatic vegetables and spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, pollo guisado will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve it with rice or tortillas to soak up every drop of that delicious sauce!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping onions, peppers, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; sear chicken thighs until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg