Pollo Guisado in the Crockpot Recipe

Name: Pollo Guisado in the Crockpot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 whole Chicken Thighs, Bone-in And Skin On; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 whole Large Onion, Julienned; 2 whole Bell Peppers, Any Color; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 2- 1/2 cups Chicken Stock, Divided; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 2 Tablespoons Cold Water

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 whole Chicken Thighs, Bone-in And Skin On
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 whole Large Onion, Julienned
2 whole Bell Peppers, Any Color
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2- 1/2 cups Chicken Stock, Divided
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
2 Tablespoons Cold Water

1
Mix paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2
Add enough extra virgin olive oil to make a wet paste (about 2-3 tablespoons).
3
Add chicken thighs to the bowl, and toss, making sure chicken is evenly and thoroughly covered.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat vegetable oil and sugar over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan.
6
Working in batches, add chicken to pan, skin side down.
7
Brown both sides of the chicken (approximately 3-4 minutes per side).
8
Remove chicken from pan and place chicken in crockpot, skin side up.
9
Add onions and bell peppers to pan and saute until vegetables start to brown, approximately 8-10 minutes.
10
Add garlic and tomato paste.
11
Saute for 1 minute.
12
Deglaze with 1/2 cup of chicken stock, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
13
Add veggie mixture to crockpot.
14
Add the remaining 2 cups of chicken stock to crockpot.
15
In a separate bowl, dilute cornstarch in the cold water.
16
Add cornstarch mixture to crockpot.
17
Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
18
Before serving, add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
19
Serve over rice or plantains, and enjoy!

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika, 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Pollo Guisado in the Crockpot 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!

Pollo Guisado in the Crockpot

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