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Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee

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A Hearty Puerto Rican Stew

Chicken Fricassee is a traditional chicken stew from the kitchens of Puerto Rico. Also known as chicken in a pot, this hearty Chicken Fricassee recipe combines a symphony of chicken, potatoes, olives, peppers and peas for a rich, warm main course or side.

Make Chicken Fricassee for lunch or dinner and satisfy your comfort-food cravings. And don’t forget, using quality GOYA® Spanish Olives makes it extra delicious!

Total Time

75m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Puro Olive Oil

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2 oz.

<p><span> ham, finely diced</span></p>

1

<p><span>medium onion, diced</span></p>

1

<p><span>green pepper, diced</span></p>

2 tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic, or 4 cloves garlic, minced

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1 tsp.

<p><span>dried oregano</span></p>

2 sprigs

<p><span> of fresh cilantro, chopped</span></p>

1

<p><span>3-lb chicken, cut into pieces</span></p>

½ cup

GOYA® Tomato Sauce

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1

<p><span>bay leaf</span></p>

12

GOYA® Manzanilla Spanish Olives

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1 tsp.

GOYA® Capers

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1 tbsp.

GOYA® White Vinegar

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3 tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

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2

<p><span>medium potatoes, peeled and cut in ½-inch cubes</span></p>

1 can
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GOYA® Tender Sweet Peas, drained, liquid reserved

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2 tbsp.

<p><span>Butter (Optional)</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the ham and brown. Add the onion, pepper, garlic, oregano, and cilantro, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.</p>

Step 2

<p>Add the chicken and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomato sauce, bay leaf, olives, capers, vinegar, Adobo, and potatoes. Combine the liquid from the peas with water to equal 2-1/2 cups, and add. Mix well. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 45 minutes until chicken is tender. Stir occasionally.</p>

Step 3

<p>Stir in the peas and optional butter, if desired. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency.</p>

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Recipe Tags

Main Dish

Puerto Rico

Chicken

One Pan

All-Occasion

Over 60 minutes

Caribbean

Winter

Stew

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2 Reviews
8 years ago

Nancy Martin

Very easy to make. Delicious. I added Jalapeno for umph! Husband liked. Served with tostones.

8 years ago

Bonita Costello

So easy and delicious. I have done this on the stove top and in the slow cooker. Always a hit with company.

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