Chilean
Chilean Ajiaco - Hearty Chicken and Corn Stew
Ajiaco is a traditional Chilean dish that combines tender chicken with corn, potatoes, and aromatic herbs to create a comforting and flavorful stew. Perfect for a hearty lunch!
Total Time1 minute
Servings6
Difficulty
medium
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
28
Protein
32
Carbs
12
Fat
5
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- 2Add the chicken thighs to the pot and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- 3Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and let cook for 15 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through.
- 4Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- 5Add the diced potatoes, corn, and green beans to the pot. Stir well and let cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- 6In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the diced red bell pepper and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
- 7Once everything is cooked through, serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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