Easy and Delicious Salvadoran Pollo en Crema

Name: Easy and Delicious Salvadoran Pollo en Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 2 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon taco or fajita seasoning; 2 bell peppers; 1 Medium white onion or half large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tomatoes; 1 Jalapeño; 1 Cup chicken broth; 1 Cup Salvadorian Cream; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
350 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
South American

Easy and Delicious Salvadoran Pollo en Crema

Iris Warren

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This Salvadoran Pollo en Crema (chicken in cream) is one of our favorite Central American dishes. Tender pieces of juicy chicken breast are smothered in a rich cream sauce, along with peppers and onions. Best of all it is done in under an hour.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 chicken breasts
2 Tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon taco or fajita seasoning optional
2 bell peppers Assorted colors
1 Medium white onion or half large onion
3 garlic cloves
2 tomatoes
1 Jalapeño
1 Cup chicken broth
1 Cup Salvadorian Cream Crema Salvadorena
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Slice the chicken into thin slices. Season with the adobo seasoning. If you desire a little more flavor you can season the chicken with a little taco or fajita seasoning, but this is not traditional and do not use too much as you do not want the flavor to take over the dish.
Cut the onion and peppers into slices. Dice the tomato and jalapeno and mince the garlic.
In a large skillet or pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. When heated, add in the onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Push the veggies to one side one the pan and add in the seasoned chicken. Brown the chicken slices on all sides, until there is no pink visible on the outside of the chicken slices, then mix the peppers and chicken together. This typically takes about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the crema until well combined and then simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 402mg (17%) Potassium 884mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2809IU (56%) Vitamin C 97mg (108%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	350kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	102mg	34%
Sodium	402mg	17%
Potassium	884mg	19%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	2809IU	56%
Vitamin C	97mg	108%
Calcium	94mg	9%
Iron	1mg	6%