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Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew

Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew is a hearty braised chicken stew popular in Caribbean, Central and South American cuisines, with loads of flavor and so easy to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American , Colombian

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken drumsticks (on the bone, 14 oz total)
  • 4 skinless chicken thighs (on the bone, trimmed, 20 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 medium scallions (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 packet sazon seasoning (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pitted green olives (plus 2 tablespoons brine)
  • 1 tablespoon chicken Better Than Bouillon (or 1 cube)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with adobo seasoning salt.
  2. Cook on high pressure 20 minutes.
  3. In a large deep skillet,  pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat saute the scallions in olive oil until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Natural release, discard bay leaves and top with remaining cilantro.
  5. Add the garlic and 1/4 cup cilantro cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Nestle the chicken in the pot and let brown 5 minutes, turning halfway.
  7. Add tomato sauce, Sazon if using, 1 cup water, olive, olive brine, Bouillon, cumin and stir. Add the bay leaves and bring to a boil.
  8. Cover and cook 50 minutes over medium-low heat, until the chicken is tender.
  9. Uncover the pot, increase the heat to high and cook to thicken the sauce, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  10. Remove the bay leaves, adjust salt if needed and add the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2pieces chicken, 1/3 cup sauce Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 1100mg (46%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Serving 2pieces chicken, 1/3 cup sauce
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 1100mg 46%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.