Quick & Easy Mexican Stewed Chicken Recipe | Guisado de Pollo

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Finely chop the chicken breast, onion, garlic, Anaheim pepper, potatoes, zucchinis, and carrot.

In a pot, combine the chopped chicken, onion, garlic, Anaheim pepper, potatoes, zucchinis, and carrot.

Add the tomato sauce, water or chicken broth, chicken bouillon, ground cumin, black pepper, onion powder, and bay leaf to the pot.

Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.

Reduce heat and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Serve the guisado with white rice or tortillas, and top with cilantro and queso fresco if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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