Cazuela de Ave. La mejor receta para que hagas la más rica cazuela de pollo.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen corn is often cheaper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add 1 large onion cut into thick slices, 1/2 bell pepper cut into strips, 1 stalk of celery (the tender part), and 1 carrot cut into quarters.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and some fresh oregano.

Season with 2 teaspoons of salt and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until vegetables soften but do not brown.

Add chicken quarters to the pot and cover with hot water until fully submerged.

Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface.

Add pumpkin (zapallo) and potatoes, cut to similar sizes, and cover with water again, bringing back to a simmer.

Cook for 15 minutes, covered, over low heat.

After 5 minutes, add 1 cup of rice, distributing it evenly in the pot.

5 minutes before finishing, add green beans on top, submerging them slightly in the broth.

After cooking, carefully serve the cazuela.

Cooking Techniques

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