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Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz)

Tender chicken drumsticks simmer in a rich tomato broth infused with onion, scallions, garlic, and cilantro, delivering deep savory flavor in every bite. The corn soaks up the seasoned juices, turning each kernel sweet and succulent.

Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz)
Total
28 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
23 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
315
Protein
42g
Carbs
18g
Fat
10g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
948mg

Ingredients

  • 8 skinless chicken drumsticks (28 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1 plum tomato (diced)
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 1 tbsp for garnish)
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Better Than Bouillon
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 corn on the cobb (husked and halved)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and garlic powder.
  2. Saute the onions, scallions, tomato and garlic in olive oil until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cilantro and stir 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, water, Bouillon, cumin and stir. Place the chicken in the sauce. Top with corn, cover and cook on high pressure 20 minutes. Natural release and top with remaining cilantro.
  3. To make on the stove, simmer low covered 40 minutes adding the corn the last 5 minutes.