Creamy Chicken Afritada

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Enjoy the classic Filipino Chicken Afritada with a twist! This Creamy Chicken Afritada is made extra special and more delicious with all-purpose cream. A guaranteed family hit!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Entree

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: servings

Calories: 667kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

¼ cup oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
½ medium red bell peppers, seeded, cored, and sliced into strips
½ medium green bell peppers, seeded, cored, and sliced into strips
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 pounds chicken, cut into serving parts
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 Maggi Chicken Cube
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup Nestle all-purpose cream

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Instructions

In a pan over medium heat, heat about ¼ cup of oil. Add potatoes and carrots and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain well.
Remove excess oil except for about 1 tablespoon. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and juices run clear.
Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce, water, and chicken cubes. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is slightly reduced.
Add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender.
Add bell peppers and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
Add all-purpose cream and simmer until heated through. Serve hot.

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Notes

Cut the chicken, potatoes and carrots in uniform sizes so that they cook evenly. Fry the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers before adding them to the stew to help keep them firm and not become mushy.
When the all-purpose cream is added, keep the heat low and consistent, as large jumps in temperature can cause the sauce to break.

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