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crock pot chicken a la criolla

(1 rating)
Northwestgal avatar
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

This wonderful Spanish chicken dish that's very easy to make, and it tastes wonderful. It's great with plain white rice (though I have served it with Spanish Rice, too).

(1 rating)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot chicken a la criolla

  • 2 lb
    boneless skinless chicken (thighs or breasts), about 10 pieces
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1
    bell pepper, chopped (green, red, yellow or orange)
  • 4 lg
    plum tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    alcaparrado or pitted spanish olives
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1-2
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, chopped
  • 5 sprig
    fresh cilantro, for garnish

How To Make crock pot chicken a la criolla

  • 1
    Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper, and tomatoes in the crock pot. Season with oregano, cumin and salt. Mix well, so everything is well seasoned.
  • 2
    Add the tomato sauce and olives, about 1 tablespoon of the olive brine, water, bay leaf, and chopped cilantro. Mix well, and set crock pot to High for 4 hours or on Low for 6 hours.
  • 3
    When done, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • 4
    Garnish each serving with fresh cilantro.
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