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Pollo Guisado

Name: Pollo Guisado
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Chicken', 'amount': '4 pounds, cut into pieces'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cilantro', 'amount': '1/2 cup, chopped (for garnish)'}; {'ingredient': 'Green olives', 'amount': '1/2 cup, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Potatoes', 'amount': '2, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sazon seasoning', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Adobo seasoning', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken broth', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato sauce', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Bell pepper', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '4 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sofrito', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}

Pollo Guisado is a beloved traditional Puerto Rican dish that embodies the vibrant culinary heritage of the island. This comforting stewed chicken is infused with aromatic spices and layered with fresh vegetables, making it a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for family gatherings. The tender chicken simmers in a rich sauce, marrying the flavors of garlic, sofrito, and fresh herbs, creating a dish that is both soulful and satisfying. Serve it with fluffy rice and hearty beans for a complete, comforting experience.

Servings: 6

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

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

Dietary Information

Servings: 6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 35g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 4g

Pollo Guisado

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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