CALABAZA CON POLLO (SQUASH WITH CHICKEN)

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This is a wonderful chicken and vegetable dish that I grew up with in Texas. I love the way my mother cooks so I asked her for the recipe but of course she grew up not using measuring utensils so this recipe is my interpretation of her recipe. Also, I used three squash varieties just because. I believe it is healthy, apart...

Provided by Cynthia Ramos

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-3 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
1 medium green calabaza squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
1 medium yellow onion
2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
3 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp cumin
1 medium tomato
1 can(s) 15 oz. canned whole kernal corn (drain juice)
1 can(s) 8 oz. tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Wash chicken and boil until cooked, set aside.
  • 2. Wash all squash, cut into cubes, set aside.
  • 3. Wash tomato, cut into cubes, set aside
  • 4. Dry Spice Mix - Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin in bowl, set aside.
  • 5. In large pan, add oil, tomato, all squash and onions. On medium-high heat (#7 if you have a dial from 1-10) saute for approximately 10 minutes or until everything look lightly tender.
  • 6. Add drained can corn, tomato sauce and dry spice mixture.
  • 7. Add chicken and 2 cups of chicken broth from the chicken boil.
  • 8. Gently mix all the ingredients to coat everything well. Cover and let simmer on medium-low heat (#3 on dial that has 1-10) for approximately 20-30 minutes. Enjoy!

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