Cuban Fricase

Tender chicken simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with peppers, olives, and capers, served alongside fluffy yellow rice and simple black beans.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 45 min
• Total: 1 hr 10 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Medium

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• comfort food
• savory
• slow cooker

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup pitted green olives (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 2 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Add chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken broth, pitted green olives, capers, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. While fricase simmers, prepare the rice. In a separate saucepan, combine 2 cups white rice, 3 cups water, and turmeric powder (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
6. Gently warm rinsed and drained black beans in a small saucepan or microwave.
7. Serve Cuban Fricase over yellow rice, with black beans on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a bay leaf to the stew during simmering. A splash of dry white wine can also enhance the sauce if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 670
• Protein: 53.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 75.8 g
• Fat: 18.5 g
• Fiber: 10.1 g
• Sodium: 1250 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
• Sugar: 7.3 g
• Cholesterol: 155 mg