POLLO CREMA - AZTECA'S POLLO A LA CREMA

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Pollo Crema - Azteca's Pollo a La Crema image

This is my take on Azteca Restaurant's Pollo a la Crema. Rich and delicious! Chicken breast, sautéed with onion in a delicious mild crema sauce. Although the ingredient list is long, this recipe is actually quite easy to put together.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips (or bite sized pieces)
1 medium fresh sweet onion, sliced (yellow or red onion, your preference)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
6 ounces tomato paste
2 teaspoons minced roasted garlic
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon your favorite hot sauce, to taste
1 cup Mexican crema (Mexican "Table Cream")
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, for garnish (also known as Queso Anejado, can substitute feta if necessary)
chopped scallion, for garnish
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium temperature then sauté the sliced onion until it begins to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and sauté until browned, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
  • In another large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the boiling water and bouillon granules until dissolved.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except for garnish) and the cooked chicken and onion, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with crumbled Cotija, a bit of chopped scallion, and avocado, serve with rice and beans, and enjoy!
  • Note: to make the sauce even better, instead of the bouillon granules and water use 2 cups homemade beef stock and 1 cup homemade chicken stock.

Usman Bajwa
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Alyssa watkins
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Abdulla hosan Sani
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Shreejana Ghimire
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Julio Ekampala
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and cream sauce.


Miss Naheed
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a hit. Everyone raved about it.


Bilal Riaz
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Akuro Jonathan
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Md Mizan
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I'm not a huge fan of cream sauces, but this one was really good.


Zahra Abdullah
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This dish is very versatile. You can use different types of chicken, vegetables, and cheeses.


Diekola Dolapo
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I made a few changes to the recipe and it turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and added some extra vegetables.


Batman uwu
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Nickooh Cage
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Dekynn Rolson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Solomon Opus
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hashem Abbas Al Husseini
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.