Pollo Guisado
Pollo guisado is a soul-warming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, savory sauce alongside colorful vegetables. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights, this recipe will leave you with lasting memories of delicious meals shared with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs; sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg