POLLO GUISADO

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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

Denise Whipple
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The chicken was a bit overcooked.


emma lawson
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


jenna okash
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ch Sajid
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The sauce was very flavorful.


Naveed Rajput
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The chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ele Sunday
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This dish was delicious!


bounty dealer
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I loved this dish!


MOHAMAD KHATIB
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This dish was very good!


Ronnie Oyler (Reapersnipes129)
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I especially loved the addition of the mushrooms, which added a nice umami flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looki


Mughira Mohsin
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I made this dish for my friends last weekend and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the wine, which gave the dish a nice rich flavor. I would definitely recommend t


Umair Hazarvi
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This dish was very good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the herbs and spices, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looki


Samir Gharti
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice touch of color and freshness to the dish. I would de


Nelly Mtolo
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I especially loved the addition of the olives and capers, which added a nice briny flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this ag