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Puerto Rican Chicken Stew

Savor Puerto Rican Chicken Stew for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Puerto Rican Chicken Stew, or Pollo Guisado, combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs boneless
  • 2 tablespoons Adobo Seasoning or DIY mix
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil olive oil is a great substitute
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or white/red onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Sofrito homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or fresh tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Sazón Seasoning homemade mix optional
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves omit if not available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh
  • 1/2 cup Manzanilla Olives green olives or capers optional
  • 1 large Potato sweet potato is a good substitute
  • 2 medium Carrots or parsnips
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock vegetable stock can be used

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by drying and cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes. Season with adobo seasoning and marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown the chicken for 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté chopped yellow onion for 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the sofrito and tomato sauce, cooking for 3-4 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Add bay leaves, oregano, olives, cubed potatoes, and carrots. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, letting it rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with rice and black beans for a complete meal. Allowing the stew to sit enhances flavors.

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