Pollo guisado is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that combines chicken, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce. It is a hearty and comforting stew that is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. The chicken is first browned and then simmered with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and peppers. The sauce is made from a combination of tomatoes, sofrito, and spices, and it adds a delicious depth of flavor to the dish. Pollo guisado can be served with rice or mofongo, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POLLO GUISADO RECIPE (PUERTO RICAN STYLE STEWED CHICKEN)
Steps:
- Season chicken with adobo and meat tenderizer to your liking.
- Add chicken to pot with water, carrots, sazón, sofrito, tomato paste, tomato sauce, oil, olives, and salt.
- Cook covered on low-medium heat until chicken is somewhat tender.
- Add potatoes and continue cooking on low-medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Raise heat to medium-high heat. Cook about 10 minutes until broth thickens a bit. Keep an eye on the pot as to not over-cook.
PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN STEW - POLLO GUISADO
This comforting and filling chicken stew comes from Puerto Rico, and it's amazing. Chicken, veggies, mushrooms, all combined to create a Caribbean feast in your kitchen!
Provided by CookingTheGlobe
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rub the chicken pieces with the garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and place the chicken pieces. Brown on all sides and remove from the pot.
- Add 3 cups water, potatoes, onion, sofrito, mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken back to the pot, reduce the heat, and cook, covered, for about 35-45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle some parsley over the top and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
POLLO GUISADO ~ CHICKEN STEW
This Pollo Guisado is a braised chicken stew
Provided by David Taylor
Categories Main Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
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 (PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN STEW)
Provided by Jannese
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven on medium heat.
- Season the chicken with the Adobo seasoning, then add the olive oil and chicken to the pot. Let the pieces brown for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- Add the sofrito, Sazon, tomato paste, powdered chicken bouillon, oregano, water, potatoes, carrots, bay leaves and olives into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the chicken back into the pot.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the pollo guisado for 40-50 minutes with the lid on* or until the chicken is cooked through.If your stew is too watery. cook with the lid off to reduce the liquid to your desired level.
- Check for seasoning and add a bit more chicken bouillon if the pollo guisado needs a bit more salt.
- Sprinkle the finished stew with the chopped cilantro, if using, and stir.
- Serve with white rice, mashed potatoes or some crusty bread for dipping!
POLLO GUISADO (CHICKEN STEW)
Featuring a pretty golden-red color and comforting flavor, this chicken stew will be a welcome entree at any celebration. It's perfect for pairing with red beans and rice.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Stir in the potatoes, water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add additional water if necessary. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
POLLO GUISADO - PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN STEW RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by carvalhohm2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven on medium heat. Generously season the chicken with the Adobo seasoning, then add the olive oil and chicken to the Dutch oven. Lightly brown the chicken by cooking chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Set chicken aside. Add the sofrito, Sazon, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, Italian seasoning, water, potatoes, carrots, bay leaves and olives to a pot. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken in. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the stew for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Check the stew for seasoning and add more chicken bouillon if it needs a bit more flavor. Sprinkle the stew with the chopped cilantro and stir it in. Serve with or over rice, mashed potatoes or some crusty bread on the side for dipping!
POLLO GUISADO (DOMINICAN STEWED CHICKEN)
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
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
POLLO GUISADO
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
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
CUBAN CHICKEN STEW (GUISADO DE POLLO)
Found on the net & posted in response to a request. Substitute rice for potatoes, if desired. After making this for the first time myself, I made some minor changes in the steps to improve the recipe.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Stew
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the garlic, salt, pepper and paprika to a paste.
- Rub into the chickens thoroughly, inside and out.
- If possible, season the chickens the day before they are to be used.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan or casserole.
- Add the onions and saute for 5 - 15 minutes, stirring frequently; remove & set aside.
- Add the chicken pieces & brown well on all sides; remove & set aside.
- Pour the wine into the pot & deglaze, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom.
- Return the onions & chicken pieces to the saucepan along with the bay leaf.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
- Add small additional amounts of water if needed.
- Add the potatoes and stir gently.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes
- Correct seasoning.
- Add the beans, olives, and pimentos and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- The flavour will be greatly improved if the stew is prepared early in the day and reheated before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 966.5, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 29.3
POLLO GUISADO ( CHICKEN STEW )
This is a yummy version of chicken stew that I got from my Puerto Rican inlaws. Very tasty and inexpensive to make. I have never measured the ingredients so I guessed on them. Serve over white rice with some corn niblets and you have a very filling, delicious meal. Can easily be doubled.
Provided by survivedbrooklyn
Categories Stew
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan and add the oil.
- Add chicken and brown on all sides (won't be cooked at this point.).
- Add tomato sauce, water, veggies and spices.
- Simmer 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender and chicken is done.
- Serve over the white rice. I serve corn with it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 713.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 32.8
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to mix and match different vegetables in your pollo guisado. Some popular options include potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and corn.
- Brown the chicken before stewing it: This will help to develop flavor and give the chicken a nice color.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of any stew, so be sure to use a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth, or even a combination of different broths.
- Season the stew well: Pollo guisado should be well-seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs. Some popular options include garlic, cumin, oregano, and paprika.
- Simmer the stew for a long time: Pollo guisado is a slow-cooked dish, so be sure to simmer it for at least an hour, or even longer if you have time. This will help to tenderize the chicken and develop the flavors.
Conclusion:
Pollo guisado is a delicious and comforting stew that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful dish, give pollo guisado a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love