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Easy and Delicious Salvadoran Pollo en Crema
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.