Puerto Rican Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) Recipe
Warm up your evening with Puerto Rican Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado). Packed with bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives, it’s a flavorful meal in just 45 minutes!
Servings: 8
Calories: 177kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 a small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 14 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- Optional toppings: Cilantro Avocado, Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or other sturdy lidded pot. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken and brown in a single layer for 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Sauté the bell peppers and onions in the remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the rice, tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Allow the contents to come to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender).
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the green olives.
- Serve topped with cilantro, avocado slices, and lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
Store Puerto Rican Chicken Stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, put the leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat or microwave in intervals, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
