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Bowl of Salvadorian pollo en crema.

Salvadorian Pollo en Crema

Carne Diem Culinary
This Salvadorian Pollo en Crema (chicken in cream) is one of our favorite Central American dishes. Tender pieces of juicy chicken breast are smothered in a rich cream sauce, along with peppers and onions. Best of all it is done in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Central American, Hispanic, Latino, Salvadorian
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tablespoon Olive or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Adobo Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Taco or Fajita Seasoning optional
  • 2 Bell Peppers Assorted colors
  • 1 Medium white onion or half large onion
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Salvadorian Cream Crema Salvadorena
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken into thin slices. Season with the adobo seasoning. If you desire a little more flavor you can season the chicken with a little taco or fajita seasoning, but this is not traditional and do not use too much as you do not want the flavor to take over the dish.
  • Cut the onion and peppers into slices. Dice the tomato and jalapeno and mince the garlic.
  • In a large skillet or pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. When heated, add in the onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Push the veggies to one side one the pan and add in the seasoned chicken. Brown the chicken slices on all sides, until there is no pink visible on the outside of the chicken slices, then mix the peppers and chicken together. This typically takes about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the crema until well combined and then simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste, before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 884mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2809IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bell peppers, chicken, chicken breast, crema, jalapeno, sour cream
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