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Calabaza Con Pollo

Calabaza con pollo, or Mexican squash or zucchini with chicken, is a comforting, flavorful dish. The dish itself celebrates the simplicity of fresh ingredients.
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 ounce can whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 calabaza squash
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 -3 lbs chicken thighs or whatever you like but I don’t recommend breast
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash the chicken thoroughly and boil until fully cooked. Once done, set the chicken aside to cool.
  • Wash the squash, then cut it into cubes and set it aside.
  • Wash the tomato, cut it into cubes, and set it aside.
  • Cube the onion and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Set aside.
  • In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tomato, squash, and onion.
  • Sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and well-cooked.
  • Add the drained corn to the pan.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce.
  • Add the dry spice mixture and mix everything together.
  • Shred or chop the cooked chicken, then add it to the pan.
  • Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth (from the chicken boil) and gently stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on medium heat for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
Keyword Calabaza Con Pollo
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