🍲 Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

 🛒 Ingredients

• 6–8 chicken drumsticks (or meat of choice)

• 2 tsp adobo seasoning

• 1 packet sazón

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp sofrito

• ½ cup olives

• 2 bay leaves

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• 1 bell pepper (any color, diced)

• 1 small onion (chopped)

• 1 large potato (about 1 cup, diced)

• 1 cup carrots (chopped)

• ½ cup green beans

• ½ cup corn

• 2 tbsp oil

• 3 cups of chicken broth

 👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the veggies – Chop all vegetables ahead of time for easier cooking.

2. Season chicken – Rub drumsticks with adobo and sazón. (Remove skin if preferred or lift skin to season underneath.)

3. Brown the chicken – Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook aromatics – In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until golden (about 2 minutes). Add bell pepper and cook 1 more minute.

5. Build the stew – Stir in tomato sauce, sofrito, carrots, corn, green beans, olives, potatoes, and bay leaves. Add chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil.

6. Simmer – Return chicken to the pot, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 45 minutes until chicken is tender and flavors blend.

7. Serve & enjoy – Best paired with white rice and beans for a classic Puerto Rican meal.

 👉 Tip: Customize with your favorite veggies—this dish is flexible and always delicious!

AUTHOR: NEMESIS N. ESCOBAR-CRUZ