Dominican Pollo a la Crema (Creamy Chicken)

Ingredients

• 5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs 🍗
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 🫑
• 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 🫑
• 1 small red onion, sliced 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
• 0.5 cup whole milk 🥛
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon or Dominican seasoning cube 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper ⚫
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• Salt to taste 🧂
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish 🌿
• Serve with: white rice 🍚 or mashed plantains 🍌

Instructions

1. 1Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and a pinch of bouillon. Let it marinate while prepping the veggies.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 5–7 min per side. Remove and set aside. 🔥
3. 3In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until tender and fragrant. 🧅🧄
4. 4Pour in the milk and heavy cream. Stir in the bouillon and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it reduce slightly. 🥄
5. 5Return the chicken to the pan and coat it in the creamy sauce. Let everything simmer together for 10 more minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. 🍗💛
6. 6Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with white rice or mashed plantains. ¡Buen provecho! 😋