Cheesy Chicken Afritada

Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Afritada

• 2½ lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 2–3 cups chicken broth
• 1 large baking potato, cubed
• 1 medium carrot, cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How to cook Cheesy Chicken Afritada

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot and pan-fry chicken for 1–2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
2. 2.Sauté onion in the remaining oil for 20 seconds. Add garlic and cook until onion softens.
3. 3.Return chicken and sauté for 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce and broth, then bring to a boil.
4. 4.Cover and cook over medium heat for 40–45 minutes until chicken is tender.
5. 5.Add potato and carrot; cook 5–7 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook 3 minutes.
6. 6.Season with salt and pepper, stir in cheese for 1 minute, then serve.