Chicken a la Criolla

Stewed chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic spices, bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives form the heart of this Latin-inspired dish. It provides a simple, robust meal suitable for preparation in a slow cooker or pressure cooker.

5 pers

slow cooker

Plat

healthy

chicken

latin cuisine

Skinnytaste

Ingrédients

5 pers

2 lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs · fat trimmed
1 onion · diced
1 garlic clove · crushed
1 bell pepper · chopped or sliced
4 plum tomatoes
2 tbsp alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives
8 oz tomato sauce
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
1-2 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped cilantro · plus 2 tbsp for serving
1/2 cup water
salt · to taste

Préparation

1
Place the chicken, onion, garlic, pepper, and tomatoes in your chosen cooking vessel. Season with salt, cumin, and oregano, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
2
Add the tomato sauce, alcaparrado or olives with 1 tbsp of brine, water, bay leaf, and cilantro.
3
For a slow cooker, cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours. For an Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 20 minutes followed by a natural release.
4
Once finished, taste the sauce to adjust salt and spices as needed.
5
Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro before serving over rice.