Inspired by members of our own HelloFresh community, we’re proud to share this delicious limited-time dish in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Stew in any form is a comforting hearty meal, but this one, hailing from Columbia, is extra special. We use the most flavorful cut of chicken, the thigh, seared with a classic sofrito: onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Add tomato, potato, seasonings, and stock, and simmer it all in one pot until the chicken is falling-off-the-bone tender. You’ll serve it, Colombian style, with a perfect mound of buttery rice in the middle and the stew ladled around it.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 unit
Yellow Onion
1 unit
Green Bell Pepper
2 clove
Garlic
2 unit
Tomato
12 ounce
Potatoes
¼ ounce
Cilantro
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
10 ounce
Diced Chicken Thighs
1 tablespoon
Fry Seasoning
1 teaspoon
Cumin
2 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and dice onion into ¼-inch pieces. Core and dice bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Dice tomatoes into ½-inch pieces. Dice potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Roughly chop cilantro.
• In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-6 minutes. • Add garlic and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and tomatoes are slightly softened, 1-2 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. • Add chicken and potatoes to pot with veggies. Season with Fry Seasoning, half the cumin (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• To same pot, add stock concentrates and 2½ cups water (4½ cups for 4 servings); stir to combine. • Increase heat to high and bring stew to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork-tender, 15-18 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Divide rice and stew between shallow bowls. Garnish with cilantro and serve. TIP: For a traditional presentation, spray the insides of two small bowls with nonstick cooking spray (or lightly rub with oil), then pack with rice. Carefully invert into shallow bowls, then slowly lift away small bowls. Ladle stew around rice, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Some found it bland and lacking depth; others enjoyed the savory, comforting taste. Consider adding extra spices or stock for more flavor.
- Ease of prep: Many noted the prep was time-consuming due to chopping, but the one-pot cooking was appreciated. Allow extra time for preparation.
- Suggestions: Try adding hot sauce, lime juice, or additional seasonings like cumin and garlic to boost flavor. Consider reducing water for a thicker stew.
- Leftovers: Several mentioned it reheated well and made generous portions, perfect for multiple meals.
- Authenticity: Some with Colombian heritage felt it captured the essence of the dish, while others thought it needed more traditional spices.
