Classic Calabacitas Con Pollo y Elote / Chicken and Squash with Corn ❤️ Step by Step

If you’re looking for a hearty but soupy dish, this is it! CALABACITAS CON POLLO Y ELOTE is a Mexican style Chicken and squash with corn dish, and it is loved by everyone I know, and it’s delicious year round but it’s especially perfect during chilly and cold days. I love using bone-in chicken pieces when preparing this dish, and I make sure to sear it well before adding the rest of the ingredients because I think that is where the amazing flavor starts, just like when you sear a good steak. Tatuma (Mexican squash) is my first choice when preparing this dish, but zucchini works very well too. The sweetness of the canned corn with liquid is always a perfect addition because it adds so much added flavor along with the freshly ground spices. This delightful dish can be enjoyed with beans or Mexican rice on the side and corn or flour tortillas. I hope you give it a try.❤️

INGREDIENTS ______________________
1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 bone in chicken thighs (skin off)
3 chicken legs (skin on)
2 lbs Mexican squash or zucchini
1 C. diced onions
2 small diced celery ribs
1/3 C. orange bell pepper (green or yellow is fine)
1 heaping C. diced tomatoes -canned or fresh is fine
1 can sweet corn with 1/2 liquid
2 C. Chicken broth
1 Tbsp chicken bouillon (I used KNORR)
chopped cilantro as needed
Salt as needed

MOLCAJETE INGREDIENTS _______________
1 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp peppercorn
1/2 tsp Mexican oregano (optional)
3 large garlic cloves
1/2 C. Water
1/8 salt for easy grinding (optional)



DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.

CAUTION
THIS DISH CONTAINS BONES, YOU CAN USE BONELESS CHICKEN INSTEAD IF YOU WISH.

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