Calabacita con Pollo
Calabacita refers to a specific summer squash used in Mexican cooking, but basic summer squash works fine.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 drumstick, 1 thigh, and 3/4 cup vegetable mixture)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 357
- Calories from fat: 35%
- Fat: 13.9g
- Saturated fat: 3.4g
- Protein: 36.9g
- Carbohydrate: 22.6g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
- Iron: 2.9mg
- Sodium: 828mg
- Calcium: 60mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) chicken thighs, skinned (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium squash, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Preparation
- 1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 15 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
- 2. Sprinkle cumin, salt, and pepper over chicken. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add squash and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Calabacita con Pollo Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables, Poultry
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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