Calabaza con Pollo Recipe

Name: Calabaza con Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 1 medium calabaza; 1 zucchini; 1 yellow squash; 1 tomato; 1 onion; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tsp cracked black pepper; 3 tsp garlic powder; 3 tsp cumin; 1 can corn; 1 can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs
1 medium calabaza
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1 tomato
1 onion
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp cracked black pepper
3 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp cumin
1 can corn
1 can tomato sauce

1
Boil chicken thighs until fully cooked.
2
Save 2 cups of the cooking liquid when done.
3
Remove meat from bone, removing all skin and fat from meat.
4
Pull meat into small 1/2 inch pieces.
5
Wash calabaza, zucchini, squash, tomato and onion.
6
Cut vegetables into 1/2 inch pieces.
7
Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin together in small bowl until well blended.
8
Heat cooking oil in a large pan with high sides over medium-high heat.
9
Add vegetables to pan and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until tender.
10
Drain liquid from canned corn.
11
Add to the vegetables.
12
Add tomato sauce.
13
Add dry ingredient mixture.
14
Add chicken and 2 cups cooking liquid.
15
Mix all ingredients until fully combined.
16
Continue to cook ingredients together until done.
17
Serve with yellow rice as a side dish.

475

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, 1 medium calabaza, 1 zucchini, 1 yellow squash, and more.

Yes, Calabaza con Pollo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Calabaza con Pollo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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