Cheesy Chicken Caldereta
A comforting and hearty chicken dish with rich flavors and creamy cheese.
Equipment
- Pan For frying and simmering the dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cube Knorr Chicken Cube
- 2 pieces carrots, wedged
- 2 pieces potatoes, cubed
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 pieces bell peppers, sliced
- 4 tablespoons liver spread
- 1 piece tomato, cubed
- 3 pieces chili peppers, chopped
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
- 1.5 cups water
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Begin by pan-frying the potatoes and carrots. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add the potatoes, and fry each side for 1 minute until golden. Remove and place them on a paper towel-lined bowl to drain excess oil. Repeat the same process with the carrots.
- In the same pan, fry the chicken for 1 ½ minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the remaining oil until fragrant. Add the cubed tomatoes and continue sautéing until they soften, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Knorr Chicken Cube and chopped chili peppers. Cover the pan and simmer over low to medium heat for 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- After 15 minutes, flip the chicken pieces to ensure even cooking. Add the liver spread, stir well, cover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes. This step enhances the dish's richness.
- Mix in the sliced bell peppers and grated cheese, cooking for an extra 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the bell peppers are just tender.
- Finally, add the fried carrots and potatoes to the pan. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes to heat everything through.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting dish with rice or crusty bread!
Notes
You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer chili peppers according to your preference.