Best 6 Pollo Guisado Mexican Style Recipes

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¡Hola! If you're looking for an exciting and flavorful Mexican dish, look no further than "pollo guisado," a classic Mexican chicken stew. This hearty and savory dish is a delicious combination of tender chicken, simmered in a rich and aromatic sauce made with a variety of spices, vegetables, and herbs. The result is a dish that is both comforting and packed with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or new to Mexican cuisine, this article will guide you through the process of creating an authentic and delicious pollo guisado that will be a hit with family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POLLO GUISADO ~ CHICKEN STEW



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This Pollo Guisado is a braised chicken stew

Provided by David Taylor

Categories     Main Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ pound chicken cut up (skin on)
2 tbsp adobo seasoning
1 tbsp sazon seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion chopped
1 small bell pepper chopped (or use hotter peppers to your taste)
3 cloves garlic chopped
¼ cup sofrito
½ cup olives
3 medium potatoes halved and quartered
2-3 bay leaves
8 oz tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
FOR GARNISH: Spicy chili flakes fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with adobo and sazon seasoning. Be sure to get all sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes to brown all sides, flipping half way through.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and sofrito. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the olives, potatoes, bay leaves, tomato sauce and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fall-off-the-bone. It should register 165 degrees internal (minimum) when measured with a food thermometer.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

POLLO GUISADO RECIPE (CHICKEN STEW)



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This pollo guisado recipe is a flavorful braised chicken stew popular in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, with loads of chicken, so easy to make!

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 pound chicken (cut up, skin on)
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
1 small bell pepper (chopped (or use hotter peppers to your taste))
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/4 cup sofrito
1/2 cup olives
3 medium potatoes (halved and quartered)
2-3 bay leaves
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
FOR GARNISH: Spicy chili flakes (fresh chopped parsley)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with adobo and sazon seasoning. Be sure to get all sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes to brown all sides, flipping half way through.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and sofrito. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the olives, potatoes, bay leaves, tomato sauce and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fall-off-the-bone. It should register 165 degrees internal (minimum) when measured with a food thermometer.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 618 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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.

POLLO GUISADO (DOMINICAN STEWED CHICKEN)



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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

MARIA'S TACO XPRESS POLLO GUISADO



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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 large pot or Dutch oven to cook the chicken, as it will need plenty of room to brown.
  • Be sure to season the chicken well with salt and pepper before browning. This will help to develop flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the stew, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce or diced tomatoes. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the stew.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the stew with rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Pollo guisado is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican stew that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious and comforting stew that your family will love.

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