Description
Pollo guisado is a hearty, braised chicken stew that brings warmth and classic home-cooked flavors to your family dinner table. This traditional dish features tender bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks simmered in a rich, savory tomato base with chunks of potatoes and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting meal tastes like it cooked all day but comes together quickly with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks
1 tbsp adobo seasoning
1 tbsp sazon seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced finely
1 red chili pepper, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup green olives, pitted
2 potatoes, quartered
7 oz tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Season the chicken pieces thoroughly with the adobo and sazon seasonings.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on all sides until golden, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, red chili pepper, and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and softened.
Return the chicken to the pot and add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, and bay leaves.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the potatoes and green olives, then continue to simmer for another 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
Using bone-in chicken is highly recommended as it adds depth to the broth and ensures the meat remains juicy. If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash a few of the cooked potato chunks directly into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Latin