4 from 3 votes
Pollo Guisado
This is next-level chicken soup for the soul.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
579 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs cut into chunks, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 bay leaf
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 carrot sliced, large
- 1 potato peeled and cubed, large
- 1/4 cup green olives sliced, pitted
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in oregano, cumin, and bay leaves, cooking for another minute.
- Add tomato sauce and chicken broth, then return the chicken to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, then add carrots and potatoes, and cook covered for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, add olives, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the stew thickens and vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
1183mg
(49%)
Potassium
1543mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3953IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1543mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3953IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.