Pollo en Fricase with Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks 🍗
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
• 1 medium onion, diced 🧅
• 1 green bell pepper, diced 🫑
• 4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) 🍅
• 2 cups chicken broth 🍲
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
• 0.5 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives 🫒
• 2 bay leaves 🌿
• 1 teaspoon oregano 🌱
• Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
• White rice and beans, cooked separately 🍚🫘

Instructions

1. 1Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on all sides until golden (about 5-7 minutes), then remove and set aside.
2. 2In the same pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes.
3. 3Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, olives, potatoes, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
4. 4Return chicken to the pot. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until chicken and potatoes are tender.
5. 5Serve hot over white rice and beans, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy! 🍽️😋