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Puerto Rican Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) Recipe
Warm up your evening with Puerto Rican Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado). Packed with bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives, it’s a flavorful meal in just 45 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 a small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 14 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- Optional toppings: Cilantro Avocado, Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or other sturdy lidded pot. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken and brown in a single layer for 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Sauté the bell peppers and onions in the remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Allow the contents to come to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender).
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the green olives.
- Serve topped with cilantro, avocado slices, and lime wedges for squeezing.
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Notes
- Store Puerto Rican Chicken Stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, put the leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat or microwave in intervals, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
673IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 673IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.