Description
This Pollo Guisado is a savory and comforting chicken stew infused with Caribbean and Latin flavors, featuring tender braised chicken, potatoes, sofrito, and olives simmered in a rich tomato broth. A one-pot dinner perfect for weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2–1/2 pound chicken, cut up, skin on
- 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped (or use hotter peppers to your taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup sofrito
- 1/2 cup olives
- 3 medium potatoes, halved and quartered
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- FOR GARNISH: Spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken with adobo and sazon seasoning, coating all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes, browning all sides and flipping halfway through.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and sofrito. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the olives, potatoes, bay leaves, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, substitute the bell pepper with a spicier variety like jalapeños or habaneros.
- This stew pairs well with white rice or crusty bread.
- Sofrito can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg