Pollo Guisado Puerto Rican Chicken Stew
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Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 2 tsp adobo, all-purpose seasoning*
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 yellow onion, large diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sofrito
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 packet sazón seasoning with annatto*
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup manzanilla olives, pimiento-stuffed
  • 1 large potato, 2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large carrots, 1/4-inch rounds (about 1 cup )
  • 3 cups chicken stock
Directions
  1. Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Cut into 2-inch cubes. Season with Adobo.
  2. Set a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once it has warmed, add the chicken in one layer and brown.
  3. Once the chicken has browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Add the onion to the pot, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the sofrito and tomato sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it is thick and bubbly.
  5. Add the sazón, bay leaves, oregano, olives, potatoes, carrots, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Add the chicken back into the pot. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Take the stew off the heat, sample it, and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.