Easy and Delicious Salvadoran Pollo en Crema
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
350 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American
Easy and Delicious Salvadoran Pollo en Crema
Description
This Salvadoran Pollo en Crema begins by slicing chicken breasts thinly and seasoning them with adobo and optional taco or fajita seasoning, providing a mild but layered flavor base. Vegetables including bell peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and jalapeño are sautéed to soften and release their flavors. The seasoned chicken is browned and combined with the vegetables before adding chicken broth and cream typical of Salvadoran cuisine.
Simmering the mixture allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through tenderly, with the cream providing a smooth, mild richness that complements the fresh vegetables and gentle heat from jalapeño. The dish offers a balance of textures with tender meat and softened vegetables in a luscious sauce.
Pollo en Crema can serve as a main course alongside rice or bread, offering a comforting meal with both mild spice and creamy elements that suit varied palates. The recipe's seasoning choices allow some flexibility in flavor intensity without overpowering the dish's traditional character.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning optional, or fajita seasoning
- 2 bell pepper Assorted colors
- 1 white onion medium or half large
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tomato
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 Cup chicken broth
- 1 Cup cream Crema Salvadorena, Salvadorian style
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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