Best 8 Pollo Ala Crema Recipes

POLLO A LA CREMA (CREAMED CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon butter to medium-high heat in a large cast-iron skillet or dutch oven.
• Add the chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes, until no longer pink.
• Transfer the chicken to a strainer to drain excess liquid. Return skillet to stove.
• Melt two tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic and sauté five minutes, stirring often, until onions are semi-translucent and the veggies are slightly tender.
• Transfer the veggies to the strainer with the chicken. Return skillet to stove and reduce heat to medium.
• To make the roux, melt two tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour one tablespoon at a time and continue whisking for two minutes or until the roux is lightly browned and begins to emit a toasted fragrance.
• Stir in the sour cream, heavy whipping cream, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt.
• Add the chicken and veggies, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning. Serve warm.

POLLO A LA CREMA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently until juices run clear. Stir in the flour and ketchup, then whisk in the broth. When sauce begins to thicken, reduce heat and stir in the cream. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon the mixture into flour or corn tortillas and serve with rice and beans.

POLLO CON CREMA (MEXICAN CREAMY CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Generously season the chicken breast with with salt, cumin, chili powder and pepper.
• Place flour on a flat plate and dredge the chicken on all sides, shake off excess.
• On a sautéing pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
• Fry chicken until they is cooked through and lightly brown-golden on the outside (about 5 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of your chicken).
• Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to prevent chicken from drying out. Set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add one tablespoon of oil and sauté jalapeno and onion until softened.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan scraping up the bottom to remove any browned bits.
• Add the oregano and simmer until the sauce is reduced almost to half, stirring from time to time.
• Reduce heat to low and add the cream, allow to simmer for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally. Adjust with salt and pepper to your taste.
• Return the chicken back into the pan and let simmer from 2 to 3 minutes more to thicken the sauce a little bit.
• Garnish with parsley and chili flakes and serve warm.

POLLO A LA CREMA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large frying pan. Saute chicken and onion until chicken is no longer pink & onions are translucent.
• Add cream, mushrooms, paprika & chicken base.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Mixture will be somewhat thin, but should be a creamy texture like the consistency of a white sauce.
• Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas and Spanish Rice.

POLLO ALA CREMA

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and onion. Saute until chicken is no longer pink.
• 2. Add minced garlic, mushrooms,mexican cream (media crema by Nestle found in mexican aisle), all spice, paprika and chicken base.
• 3. Cook until it starts to bubble. then reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes.
• 4. Remove from heat and add sour cream. Serve with warm tortillas, rice and beans.

CHICKEN A LA CREMA

Steps:

• Brown chicken in olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat until nice and dark on both sides and fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion, mushrooms, and salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, garlic, and poblano peppers. Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf; stir and increase heat to high. Stir in 1 cup creme fraiche and fresh oregano and bring to a simmer. Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot, nestling them into the broth so they are covered. Reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Use tongs to carefully transfer chicken to a bowl and let cool enough to handle. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook until braising liquids have reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off fat from the surface as it cooks.
• Meanwhile, remove and discard skin and bones from chicken (or save to make stock). Break up the meat into large or small pieces and save any edible drippings.
• Reduce heat to low and add chicken meat and drippings to the sauce. Simmer until chicken has absorbed the flavor from the sauce, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro and remaining creme fraiche. Taste to adjust salt and seasonings.

POLLO ALA CREMA

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Saute chicken, onion and bell pepper until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
• 2. Add Half & Half, pimientos, mushrooms and chicken base. Bring to a boil. Add cornstarch to milk and mix until dissolved, add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• 3. Serve hot over Spanish rice, white rice or as a filling in tortillas.

POLLO CREMA - AZTECA'S POLLO A LA CREMA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium temperature then sauté the sliced onion until it begins to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken and sauté until browned, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
• In another large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the boiling water and bouillon granules until dissolved.
• Add remaining ingredients (except for garnish) and the cooked chicken and onion, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with crumbled Cotija, a bit of chopped scallion, and avocado, serve with rice and beans, and enjoy!
• Note: to make the sauce even better, instead of the bouillon granules and water use 2 cups homemade beef stock and 1 cup homemade chicken stock.