Pollo Guisado

Ingredients

Chicken

4 pounds, cut into pieces

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Fresh cilantro

1/2 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Green olives

1/2 cup, sliced

Carrots

2, diced

Potatoes

2, diced

Sazon seasoning

1 tablespoon

Adobo seasoning

1 tablespoon

Chicken broth

2 cups

Tomato sauce

1 cup

Bell pepper

1, diced

Onion

1, diced

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Sofrito

1/2 cup

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sofrito, minced garlic, diced onion, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, adobo seasoning, and sazon seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors.
6. After 30 minutes, add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and olives. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Once cooked, garnish the dish with chopped cilantro before serving hot.
8. Serve with fluffy rice and beans to enjoy a complete Puerto Rican meal.