Chicken with Tatuma Squash (Pollo con Calabacita) Recipe

Name: Chicken with Tatuma Squash (Pollo con Calabacita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces; Salt; 4 tatuma squash, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes, see Cook's Note*; 4 tomatoes, halved and sliced; 1/2 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 to 5 whole serrano chiles, optional; 1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces
Salt
4 tatuma squash, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes, see Cook's Note*
4 tomatoes, halved and sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 to 5 whole serrano chiles, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt; add to the pan, and cook, turning once or twice, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
3
Pour off the excess fat.
4
Add the squash, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chiles, if using.
5
Season with additional salt, the oregano, and pepper.
6
Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the squash is fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
7
Transfer to a serving platter, and enjoy.
8
*Cook's Note: Zucchini or summer squash can be substituted.
9
If using zucchini or summer squash, which cook faster than tatuma, add to the pan 5 minutes before the chicken is done.

204

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 to 10 pieces, Salt, 4 tatuma squash, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes, see Cook's Note*, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Tatuma Squash (Pollo con Calabacita) 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.

Chicken with Tatuma Squash (Pollo con Calabacita)

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