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Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz)
Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz) is made with chicken drumsticks, Chicken Better Than Bouillon, and corn on the cobb.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 14 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Follow the pressure release
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
skinless chicken drumsticks (28 oz)
In the method: Season chicken with salt and garlic powder.
kosher salt
In the method: Season chicken with salt and garlic powder.
medium onion (chopped)
In the method: Saute the onions, scallions, tomato and garlic in olive oil until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 8 skinless chicken drumsticks (28 oz)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon kosher saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1/2 medium onion (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 3 scallions (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 plum tomato (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 garlic clove (crushed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus 1 tbsp for garnish)Ingredient note
Source: 8 oz can tomato sauceIngredient note
Source: 2 cups waterIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon Chicken Better Than BouillonIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon cuminIngredient note
Source: 2 corn on the cobb (husked and halved)
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
To make on the stove, simmer low covered 40 minutes adding the corn the last 5 minutes.
A little more help as you go
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Season chicken with salt and garlic powder.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
What happens at the end?
To make on the stove, simmer low covered 40 minutes adding the corn the last 5 minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: skinnytaste.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
