Pollo (Chicken) Fricassee from Puerto Rico

Seasoned chicken drumsticks and potatoes are slowly cooked in a puree of bell peppers, onion, and cilantro in this authentic Puerto Rican stew. Serve with white rice, tostones, and a nice salad.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 643 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 pound chicken drumsticks
• 5 large red potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
• 2 fresh or dried bay leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dry red wine
• 0.5 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash the chicken and pat dry; place into a large bowl. Season with adobo seasoning, sazon seasoning, and salt. Place the legs into a slow cooker, and cover with the potato slices.

Step 2

Puree the red pepper, green pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, wine, cumin, and oregano in a blender. Pour over the chicken and add the bay leaves.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is easily removed from the bone.