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RCI-MT.004.0108.001

Calabaza con Pollo (Chicken and Squash)

Calabaza con Pollo (Chicken and Squash) from the Recidemia collection

nut-free
Prep5 min
Cook360 min
Total365 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • Chicken
    cut in small pieces
    1 unit
  • 3 unit
  • Mexican Squash
    diced
    2 Medium
  • t cumin seed
    mashed
    1/2 unit
  • garlic
    mashed
    1-2 cloves
  • 1/4 unit
  • Onion
    chopped
    1 unit
  • C tomato sauce (or 1 C stewed tomato)
    1/2 unit
  • 1 Small
  • 1 1/2 unit
  • of Frozen Corn or Fresh if available
    16 ounces
  • of tomato flavored Chicken Buillion
    1 tsp

Method

1
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with black pepper and add to the hot oil, cooking until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes per batch if needed.
2
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the mashed garlic and mashed cumin seed to the onion, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the tomato flavored chicken bouillon.
5
Return the browned chicken to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the diced Mexican squash and sliced bell pepper, stirring to combine.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the squash is nearly tender and the chicken is cooked through.
7
Stir in the corn and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through and the squash is completely tender.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings with additional cumin, black pepper, or salt as needed before serving.