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1-Hour Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado – Luscious Comfort in Every Bite

Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado
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Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado is a flavorful tomato-braised chicken stew with olives, carrots, and potatoes, cooked in one pot for an easy comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  7. Return the chicken to the pot and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  8. Add the carrots, potatoes, green olives, and capers if using.
  9. Cover and cook over low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the potatoes and carrots are cooked through.
  10. Uncover and simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes if you want the sauce slightly thicker.
  11. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust salt to taste if using olives and capers, as they add saltiness.
  • For a thicker stew, mash some potatoes into the sauce before serving.

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