Creamy Chicken Afritada
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 time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 medium red bell peppers, seeded, cored, and sliced into strips
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup Nestle all-purpose cream
Instructions
- 1
In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1/4 cup of oil. Add potatoes and carrots and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain well.
- 2
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.
- 3
Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 4
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and juices run clear.
- 5
Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- 6
Add tomato sauce, water, and chicken cubes. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- 7
Lower heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is slightly reduced.
- 8
Add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender.
- 9
Add bell peppers and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
- 10
Add all-purpose cream and simmer until heated through. Serve hot.