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Estofado de Pollo con Tocineta (Chicken Stew with Bacon)

Estofado de Pollo con Tocineta (Chicken Stew with Bacon)

Erica Dinho
5 from 12 votes
Cuisine Colombian

Ingredients
 

  • 8 chicken legs
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 6 oz. bacon cut into pieces
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 cup of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup of diced carrots
  • 1 cup of green beans cut into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the chicken pieces, in batches if necessary. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the bacon, scallions, garlic, bell peppers and onion to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, tomatoes, tomato paste, the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pot, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the peas, corn, carrots and green beans. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes more. Uncover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes more. Serve warm over white rice.
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