Best 11 Pollo Guisado Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with "Pollo Guisado," a traditional Dominican dish that promises an explosion of flavors. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive guide features three delightful variations of this classic recipe: the traditional Pollo Guisado, a flavorful Arroz con Pollo Guisado, and a vegetarian-friendly Guisado de Vegetales. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success even for beginners. Join us as we explore the vibrant world of Dominican cuisine and create a feast that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POLLO GUISADO



Pollo Guisado image

A delicious and easy Spanish chicken stew, or pollo guisado. Great for entertaining and makes for great leftovers. Serve over white rice.

Provided by audball

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole chicken, cut up
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sofrito
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot pot to brown, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken a bowl and cover with an aluminum foil tent.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add onion to the pot and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sofrito and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, sazon, cumin, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Return chicken to the pot. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Remove chicken.
  • Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into simmering mixture until nicely thickened. Place chicken back into the pot and continue to cook about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1339.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

POLLO GUISADO (DOMINICAN STEWED CHICKEN)



Pollo Guisado (Dominican Stewed Chicken) image

After spending many years living in the Dominican Republic, nothing takes me back more than making a big batch of pollo guisado, the most tender, flavorful chicken you'll ever eat. Serve this with Dominican rice and beans and a slice of fresh avocado. The hard-to-find Dominican ingredients can easily be ordered online.

Provided by Pepita

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
¼ cup rancho adobo sazon criollo, or to taste
1 red onion, chopped into large pieces
2 Cubanelle peppers, chopped
¼ cup sazon liquido
1 tablespoon garlic paste
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder, or more to taste
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in a bowl and season generously with ranchero sazon criollo. Add onion, Cubanelle peppers, sazon liquido, and garlic paste. Toss to coat chicken evenly.
  • Put oil in the bottom of a heavy pot. Add brown sugar and do not stir. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until sugar is very, very dark brown but not burned, 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully add chicken pieces to the pot 1 at a time, reserving vegetables and any liquid left in the bowl. Stir chicken, coating each piece with sugar-oil mixture. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, celery, and bouillon powder to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let stew until chicken is cooked and tender, 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1260.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

POLLO GUISADO (CHICKEN STEW)



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Featuring a pretty golden-red color and comforting flavor, this chicken stew will be a welcome entree at any celebration. It's perfect for pairing with red beans and rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Sofrito
2 bay leaves
1 envelope Goya Sazon with coriander and annatto
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Stir in the potatoes, water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add additional water if necessary. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

POLLO GUISADO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 ounces boneless chicken thighs
3 tomatoes, diced
2 ounces canned chipotle sauce
1/4 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon salt
9 ounces water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced

Steps:

  • Boil the chicken for 25 minutes or until cooked. Set aside.
  • In a blender combine the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt and add 9 ounces of water and blend for a few seconds.
  • In a saucepan add the vegetable oil and onions and cook for 3 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
  • Add the chipotle mixture and the chicken to the saucepan with the onions and cook over medium heat 15 minutes.

DOMINICAN POLLO GUISADO / STEWED CHICKEN



Dominican Pollo Guisado / Stewed Chicken image

This is my favorite dish, every time I visit my parents they must cook this for me. It's a traditional dish in Dominican families sometimes even served at least once a week. The adobo powder may be found in the Hispanic isle at your local supermarket. The Goya Adobo has a red cap. You'll find yourself seasoning everything with this. Serve with my Dominican Bean Stew / Habichuelas Rojas Guisadas

Provided by Kitty Kat Cook

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2 -3 lb) whole chickens, cut into pieces
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice (about the juice of 2 limes)
2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and chopped or 2 green bell peppers
1 small red onion, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 stalks fresh cilantro, with leaves
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup seedless olive, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon mashed garlic
1/2-1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons goya brand original adobo seasoning

Steps:

  • Wash chicken with sterilized water and rub the chicken with the lime juice. In a bowl mix the chicken with peppers, tomatoes, onions and season with oregano, garlic and a pinch of salt. Liberally sprinkle with the adobo. Marinade for at least an hour and as much as to 3 days in the fridge.
  • In a large pot (cast iron pot preferred) heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the sugar and let it brown, then put the chicken in pot, reserve the vegetables and liquid. Saute until the meat is light brown. Add 2 tbsp of water, cover and simmer over medium heat until meat is tender adjusting water when necessary, add the rest of the ingredients (except tomato paste) including vegetables and marinade cover again and simmer adding more water if needed. There should be about 1" worth of liquid.
  • When the vegetables are tender mix 1/2 cup of water and the tomato paste and add to the pot add the cilantro continue to simmer over low heat to produce a thin sauce. Adjust salt to taste remove cilantro before serving. Serve over white rice with stewed beans.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.7, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 1039.9, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 26.5

POLLO GUISADO - PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN STEW RECIPE - (4/5)



Pollo Guisado - Puerto Rican Chicken Stew Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound chicken wings, thighs or legs
1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sofrito
1 packet Sazon seasoning with annatto
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon powdered chicken bouillon
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 cups water
1 cup potatoes, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
2 bay leaves
11 pimento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven on medium heat. Generously season the chicken with the Adobo seasoning, then add the olive oil and chicken to the Dutch oven. Lightly brown the chicken by cooking chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Set chicken aside. Add the sofrito, Sazon, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, Italian seasoning, water, potatoes, carrots, bay leaves and olives to a pot. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken in. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the stew for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Check the stew for seasoning and add more chicken bouillon if it needs a bit more flavor. Sprinkle the stew with the chopped cilantro and stir it in. Serve with or over rice, mashed potatoes or some crusty bread on the side for dipping!

"DEE DEE'S HOME RUN CHICKEN"- POLLO GUISADO



Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large tablespoons sazon seasoning
1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1 whole chicken, cut up, skin removed, bone-in
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Water, to cover chicken
Kosher salt
Red Beans and Rice (Habichuela), recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 strip bacon, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped acorn squash
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1/2 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
White rice, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup medium-grain rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil and sugar over medium-high heat. Add the sazon seasoning and the bouillon and cook until the sugar lightly browns. Add the chicken and let it fry, stirring it around to get all the sides browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin and chili powder. Add water to just cover the top of the chicken. Let the water come to a boil and stir to make sure the tomato paste is combined. Taste the water for salt*. Cook the chicken stirring occasionally, until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes. Remove the chicken to a serving platter and coat with the cooking sauce from the pan. Serve with Habichuela.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and bacon. Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, squash, tomato paste, bouillon cube, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the beans and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve over white rice, garnished with cilantro.
  • In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat and add the oil and salt. Stir in the rice, cover with a lid and let cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. Lower the heat for the last 5 minutes. The rice should be soft and fluffy.

DOMINICAN POLLO GUISADO / STEWED CHICKEN



Dominican Pollo Guisado / Stewed Chicken image

This is my families favorite chicken I make. It is a recipe that I grew up with my mom making for our large family! It is just packed with flavors and it sticks to the true Dominican recipe that was given to my mom from a dear friend of hers from the Dominican Republic. Her friend Manolita was a GREAT cook I remember many of her...

Provided by Gina Davis

Categories     Other Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

THE KEY TO THIS DISH IS MAKING SURE YOU LET IT MARINADE LONG ENOUGH! :)
1 3-4 pound whole chicken cut into pieces
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice (roughly 2 limes squeezed)
1 fresh whole lime (to squeeze over dish before serving)
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cubanelle pepper
you can use 2 green peppers in place of the peppers listed above
1 large onion (i use white sweet onion) use what you like
2 small tomatoes chopped (i use roma) or 1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 c olives pitted (i use whole spanish but you can use sliced)
2 stalk(s) fresh cilantro with leaves
3 clove garlic minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp tomato paste (if you don't use canned tomatoes)
3 Tbsp goya brand original adobo seasoning (or what you use)
4 Tbsp oil
1-2 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cut chicken up leaving skin on and bone in. Wash and clean each piece well. If you prefer you can remove the bones from the breast and thighs but leave the skin on. You can use boneless skinless breast if like but the flavor will not be as strong.
  • 2. Rub the chicken with the lime juice.
  • 3. Add chicken to a large bowl and add peppers, tomatoes, onions and season with oregano, garlic and a pinch of salt. Liberally sprinkle with the adobo. Marinade for at least an hour or up to 3 days in the fridge depending on how fresh your chicken is. I leave mine over night.
  • 4. When finished marinading in a large pot heat the oil over medium-high heat, sprinkle in the sugar and let it brown,(the sugar is to caramelize the chicken skin) then put the chicken in the pot and brown dark on both sides. Make sure to set the vegetables and liquid aside to use later. Saute until the chicken has a nice dark caramel color to it. Add 2 tbsp of water, cover and simmer over medium heat until the chicken looks is tender adjusting water when necessary, add everything else EXCEPT tomato paste including vegetables and marinade cover again and simmer adding more water if you need it to maintain about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of liquid.
  • 5. When the veggies are soft mix 1/2 cup water and tomato paste together and pour into pot. Stir slightly around the chicken pieces taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 cilantro stalks with leaves, leave them whole just lay them in the sauce on top. Squeeze one lime over everything and cover pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer until a thin sauce is made about 30 minutes.
  • 6. I serve this the way my mom does. Over yellow rice topped with black beans and then chicken on top covered with the cooked veggies and sauce DELICIOUS!!! Ohhhh and the sauce makes the best bread dipping sauce!

POLLO GUISADO (MEXICAN STYLE)



Pollo Guisado (Mexican Style) image

This is something I learned to make from my sister-in-law. my family loves this dish :)

Provided by Joy Duran

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-4 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
about 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1-2 clove garlic, peeled and chopped ( or use dried if you so choose)
1-2 jalapeno, seeded and sliced
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 l chicken broth ( i use organic broth sold in liter sized cartons)
enough rice for your family

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in fry pan, add cut up chicken and saute until lightly browned. Set rice on too cook so it will be done.
  • 2. While the chicken cooks, peel and chop the potatoes, onion and garlic, dice the tomatoes. Seed and slice the jalapeno. Set ingredients aside in a bowl.
  • 3. When the chicken is ready,add the above ingredients along with the chicken broth and seasonings, let it simmer until the tomatoes are broken down and the potatoes are cooked through, this should take about 15 minutes or so depending on how much you make. Serve over the rice and enjoy :)
  • 4. Please remember that working with chili peppers can be harmful, ALWAYS wash your hands afterwards or use food safe gloves ( like the ones they use in restaurants) to protect your hands. If you don't have any gloves then wash hands thoroughly and do not touch your face (eyes, nose, etc.) for a while.

POLLO GUISADO



Pollo Guisado image

This recipe is courtesy of Fernando Ezeta at Maria's Taco Xpress in Austin, TX, featured on Diner, Drive-ins and Dives.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 ounces chicken thighs, boneless
3 tomatoes, diced
2 ounces chipotle hot sauce, canned
1/4 tablespoon garlic, chopped
14 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon salt
9 ounces water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced

Steps:

  • boil the chicken for 25 minutes or until cooked. Set aside.
  • In a blender combine the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, garlic, cumin, pepper, salt and add 9 ounces of water and blend for a few seconds.
  • In a saucepan add the vegetable oil and onions and cook for 3 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
  • Add the chipotle mixture and the chicken to the saucespan with the onions and cook over medium heat 15 minutes.

MARIA'S TACO XPRESS POLLO GUISADO



Maria's Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado image

I got this from Guy Fieri's cookbook, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Maria's Taco Xpress is a South Austin institution and it's fast food, Texas style. The locals rave about the food. Guy says the pollo guisado is a little bit sweet, spicy, tender, and crazy good!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or your choice of cut)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
kosher salt, to taste
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup canned chipotle chile in adobo
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 large onion, diced
taco shell (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced tomato (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a saucepan with salted water to just cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool, then shred the chicken.
  • Place the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, cumin, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoons pepper, 3/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the chipotle mixture and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and simmer unil the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the pollo guisado in crisp taco shells with shredded lettuce, diced tomato and shredded Cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cooking methods: This recipe uses a combination of searing, simmering, and baking to create a flavorful and tender dish. Don't be afraid to experiment with different cooking methods to find what you like best.
  • Brown the chicken well: Browning the chicken before simmering it adds a lot of flavor to the dish. Make sure to get a nice golden brown crust on the chicken before adding the other ingredients.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid is what gives this dish its flavor, so make sure to use something flavorful. A good option is to use a combination of chicken broth, white wine, and tomato sauce.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, nutrients, and color to this dish. Feel free to add any vegetables that you like, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, or green beans.
  • Season the dish well: Seasoning is key to making this dish flavorful. Be sure to add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables. Choose sides that you and your family will enjoy.

Conclusion:

Pollo guisado is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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