Pollo Guisado, also know as Stewed Chicken, is a delicious way to cook up some chicken for your family.
I thoroughly enjoy getting in the chicken and creating something delicious for friends and family. What’s even better though, is when my family gets in the kitchen with me and we make it a fun, family activity.
As with almost every single recipe I recreate, I never follow the directions completely. Most of the time it’s either because we don’t have that ingredient at home, or someone in the family doesn’t like that particular ingredient. This time, however, it was because I forgot the carrots at the store.
But whatever, I always make it work!
But even without the carrots, we love Pollo Guisado!
What I really love about making Pollo Guisado is how easy it is to make. There’s no fancy equipment required or any incredible skills needed — just simple, fresh ingredients.
By using the tomato bouillon with chicken flavor, I didn’t have to add any additional spices. The garlic and bouillon did a great job at creating a wonderful, appetizing flavor.
There are always compliments when I serve Pollo Guisado! Even the pickiest eaters enjoy the bold flavors.
You can serve it as a soup, serve with homemade, fresh tortillas and make tacos, or as simple as a chicken and rice dish. It’s totally up to you. But any way you decide to serve Pollo Guisado, I’m pretty sure you’ll love it.
Pollo Guisado Recipe
Pollo Guisado | Stewed Chicken
Pollo Guisado, also known as Stewed Chicken, is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dinner on the table for your family.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of tomato bouillon with chicken flavor (I used Knorr)
- 2 pounds chicken thighs with skin and bone or chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green squash, halved and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced tomatoes unsalted
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon with chicken flavor evenly over chicken. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken about 4 minutes, turning until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the onion, peppers, zucchini and 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon with chicken flavor, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir; cook until it becomes aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and carefully place the chicken in the pan. Cook over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low temperature, and cook covered about 30 minutes. Serve with hot cooked rice.
Optional: Garnish with chopped cilantro chicken and shredded cheese, if desired.
maria @closetohome says
I am always looking for a new chicken recipe. This looks good enough to eat off the computer. Yummy.
Susan says
This looks delicious. And easy! Will give it a try.
Neely (@Neelykins) says
Finding new chicken recipes can be tough. This one sounds really good. I will try it!
Chelley says
I have NEVER tried a stewed chicken like this before! I am totally intrigued!
Anita Anderson says
This is a staple dish in my latin home. I make it once a week but I bake it. Love the taste knorr gives to all my dishes.
michelle mink says
This meal looks so tasty! I too never fully follow the directions but things seem to turn out delicious anyway.
Julie says
What a warm and comforting dish for fall! I love all the flavors in this.
Ourfamilyworld says
This would be great treat dish for our dinner. It looks really delicious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Nikki says
This sounds like an easy and delicious recipe! I always change something when I follow a recipe too. I like making it more my own in some way.
Neely (@Neelykins) says
Not only does this sound amazing but it looks amazing. Plus it seems super easy to make. Cant wait!
Sharon says
I’m always looking for an easy recipe and this one looks easy enough. My favorite is chicken so this recipe is right up my street. Will be trying to make this but first I need to get the Knorr stocks!
Gingermommy says
I make something similar. Looks so good!
Denise C. says
That sounds really good. I’ll give it a try and add a couple more cloves of garlic!
Maria says
Pollo guisado is one of my favorite Latin dishes. I love how the chicken meat literally falls off the bone from being stewed in delicious juices.
Marielle Altenor says
That chicken looks so good! I love Knorr Bouillon Cube. Always have some in my kitchen.
Rosey says
I was just trying to think of something good to make for dinner tonight that we don’t always make and then I happened across this… Coincidence? I think not. 🙂 Knorr is good for so many things, isn’t it?? I love that brand.