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Pollo Cremoso con Papas, Queso y Tocineta (Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Cheese and Bacon)
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Pollo Cremoso con Papas, Queso y Tocineta (Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Cheese and Bacon)
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Pollo Cremoso con Papas, Queso y Tocineta (Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Cheese and Bacon)

Un almuerzo delicioso y diferente: Pollo Cremoso con Papas, Queso y Tocineta. Súper fácil de preparar en una sola sartén, esta receta combina tiernos trozos de pollo con papas suaves, una salsa cremosa, queso derretido y crujiente tocineta, creando una comida rápida, sabrosa y reconfortante.
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Seasoned Chicken Pieces
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Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
34m
Cook Time
44m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Comfort Food
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
1100
Calories
50g
Protein
35g
Carbs
85g
Fat
Chicken, Potatoes, and Creamy Sauce Simmering
Chicken, Potatoes, and Creamy Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

  • Pechuga de pollo
    (Boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)

    1
  • Paprika

    1 teaspoon
  • Sal

    to taste
  • Pimienta

    to taste
  • Cebolla
    (Chopped)

    1
  • Tocineta
    (Diced)

    100 g
  • Papa grande
    (Peeled and diced into small cubes)

    1
  • Caldo de pollo

    1 cup
  • Crema de Leche
    (Heavy cream)

    250 g
  • Queso mozzarella rallado
    (Shredded)

    100 g
  • Perejil
    (Fresh, chopped, for garnish)

    to taste
Servings: 2
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Melting Cheese on Top
Melting Cheese on Top

Instructions

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  • 1

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season generously with paprika, salt, and pepper.
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    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season generously with paprika, salt, and pepper.
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    Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking.
  • 2

    Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to get a good sear.
  • 3

    Add the diced bacon to the same pan and cook until crispy. Remove the crispy bacon pieces, leaving some of the rendered fat in the pan.
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    Add the diced bacon to the same pan and cook until crispy. Remove the crispy bacon pieces, leaving some of the rendered fat in the pan.
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    The bacon fat will add flavor to the dish, so don't discard it all.
  • 4

    Add the chopped half onion to the pan with the bacon fat and sauté until it becomes softened and translucent.
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    Add the chopped half onion to the pan with the bacon fat and sauté until it becomes softened and translucent.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan while sautéing the onion to add more flavor.
  • 5

    Add the diced potato to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to soften slightly.
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    Add the diced potato to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to soften slightly.
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    Cutting potatoes into small, uniform cubes will help them cook faster and more evenly.
  • 6

    Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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    Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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    Ensure the heat is not too high to prevent the cream from curdling.
  • 7

    Return the cooked chicken to the pan, ensuring it's submerged in the creamy sauce. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully tender.
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    Return the cooked chicken to the pan, ensuring it's submerged in the creamy sauce. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully tender.
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    Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking of the potatoes.
  • 8

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and potato mixture. Cover the pan again for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
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    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and potato mixture. Cover the pan again for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
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    For an extra golden crust, you can briefly place the pan under a broiler after the cheese melts (if your pan is oven-safe).
  • 9

    Garnish the dish with the reserved crispy bacon pieces and fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
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    Garnish the dish with the reserved crispy bacon pieces and fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
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    Serve immediately to enjoy the dish while the cheese is still gooey and the sauce is warm.
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