Colombian Chicken Stew (Ajiaco) Recipe
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Colombian Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

By: Jennifer 
"This stew is comforting, a little exotic, totally different, fresh, and delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • sour cream, for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. Put chicken pieces in a large pot over medium heat with enough water to cover the chicken; bring to a boil and let simmer until the chicken is falling off the bones, about 45 minutes. Remove chicken from pot, reserving the water in the pot. Allow the chicken to cool enough to be able to remove the meat from bones and shred into strands.
  2. Return the water to medium heat; add the potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the water; cook until the potatoes and onion are soft; about 30 minutes. Once the potatoes are tender, use a masher to mash the potatoes into the broth, resulting in a thickened broth. Stir in the shredded chicken and corn; cook until heated through completely. Add the avocado and cilantro just before serving; garnish with sour cream.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 693 | Total Fat: 28.8g | Cholesterol: 104mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by kat   view full review
Ajiaco is from the state of Cundinamarca (Bogota), Colombia. After preparing the traditional...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by Dani   view full review
im sorry,but i think this is an imitation of true colombian food. Sour cream is used usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by COOKINGBUNCHES   view full review
I totally agree with the previous reviewer. All the ingredients that she is mentioning are a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2011 by SallyAnn_B   view full review
This stew is absolutely delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by chat   view full review
Really easy and delicious! I changed a few things but stuck mostly to the recipe.

 

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