Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew

Name: Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken drumsticks (on the bone, 14 oz total); 4 skinless chicken thighs (on the bone, trimmed, 20 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 medium scallions (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 2 tbsp for garnish); 8 oz can tomato sauce; 1 packet sazon seasoning (optional); 1/4 cup pitted green olives (plus 2 tablespoons brine); 1 tablespoon Chicken Better Than Bouillon (or 1 cube); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

Pollo Guisado or Latin Chicken Stew is a hearty braised chicken stew popular in Caribbean, Central and South American cuisines, with loads of flavor and so easy to make!

Updated at: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:49:10 GMT