Crock Pot Chicken a la Criolla
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Crock Pot Chicken a la Criolla
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Chicken a la Criolla, a simple yet flavorful Latin dish made with stewed boneless skinless chicken thighs bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and spices. Slow cooker or Instant Pot directions provided.
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Ingredients
- 10 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped or sliced)
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 2 tbsp alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- salt to taste
- 1-2 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 2 tbsp more for serving)
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Instructions
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the crock pot. Season with salt, cumin and oregano. Mix well so everything is seasoned.
- Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the instant pot. Season with salt, cumin and oregano. Mix well so everything is seasoned.
- Add tomato sauce, alcaparrado (or olives) along with 1 tbsp of the brine, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and cilantro.
- Add tomato sauce, alcaparrado (or olives) along with 1 tbsp of the brine, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and cilantro.
- Mix well and set crock pot to HIGH 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- Mix well and cook high pressure 20 minutes, natural release.
- When done, taste for salt and seasoning and adjust spices as needed.
- When done, taste for salt and seasoning and adjust spices as needed.
- Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.
- Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2thighs + sauce
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9.9g
(3%)
Protein
28.8g
(58%)
Fat
6.2g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
3.3g
(17%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Fiber
1.9g
(8%)
Sugar
2.1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2thighs + sauce | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28.8g | 58% |
| Fat | 6.2g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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