Crock Pot Chicken a la Criolla

Step 1

Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the crock pot. Season with salt, cumin and oregano. Mix well so everything is seasoned.

Step 2

Add tomato sauce, alcaparrado (or olives) along with 1 tbsp of the brine, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and cilantro.

Step 3

Mix well and set crock pot to HIGH 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Step 4

When done, taste for salt and seasoning and adjust spices as needed.

Step 5

Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.

Step 6

Place chicken, onion, garlic, pepper and tomatoes in the instant pot. Season with salt, cumin and oregano. Mix well so everything is seasoned.

Step 7

Add tomato sauce, alcaparrado (or olives) along with 1 tbsp of the brine, 1/2 cup water, bay leaf and cilantro.

Step 8

Mix well and cook high pressure 20 minutes, natural release.

Step 9

When done, taste for salt and seasoning and adjust spices as needed.

Step 10

Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve over rice.