Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado)
Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) brings tender braised chicken and potatoes together in a rich tomato base with sofrito, sazón, and a hint of cumin. It’s hearty, warmly seasoned, and deeply comforting, perfect for a family dinner or a cozy weekend meal served with rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the hot pot to brown, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a bowl and cover it with a tent of aluminum foil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium; add the onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the sofrito and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, sazón, cumin, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- 3
Return the chicken to the pot. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Remove the chicken.
- 4
Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into the simmering mixture until nicely thickened. Put the chicken back into the pot and cook together for about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 337.98 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 49.92 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 12.39 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.43 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.82 mg High 55%
- Sodium 854.45 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 2.66 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 147.37 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 23.96 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Puerto Rican Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) is a Puerto Rican dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Dried Bay Leaves, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 337.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado)?
- It is a Puerto Rican stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Dried Bay Leaves, Ground Cumin, Minced Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado)?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado)?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) healthy?
- Puerto Rican-Style Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 337.98 calories and 49.92 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 854.45 mg (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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