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Crock Pot Chicken a la Criolla

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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)

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the crock pot. Season with salt, cumin and oregano. Mix well so everything is seasoned.
  2. Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the instant pot. Season with salt, cumin and oregano. Mix well so everything is seasoned.
  3. Add tomato sauce, alcaparrado (or olives) along with 1 tbsp of the brine, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and cilantro.
  4. Add tomato sauce, alcaparrado (or olives) along with 1 tbsp of the brine, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and cilantro.
  5. Mix well and set crock pot to HIGH 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
  6. Mix well and cook high pressure 20 minutes, natural release.
  7. When done, taste for salt and seasoning and adjust spices as needed.
  8. When done, taste for salt and seasoning and adjust spices as needed.
  9. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.
  10. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.