Chicken Ropa Vieja
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Chicken Ropa Vieja
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This Cuban inspired dish is made with shredded chicken breast cooked in the crock pot, then sauteed with bell peppers, onions, cumin and lots of Latin flavor!
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or boneless thighs (24 oz total))
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced long)
- 1 tomato (quartered)
- 1 small green bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (peeled and chopped)
- 1 small red bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled and minced, divided)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- kosher salt
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Spanish green olives (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes, carrots, and half of garlic into the slow cooker. Add just enough chicken broth to cover the chicken and vegetables and add the bay leaves. Cook high for 4 hours, or low 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- When done, remove chicken and shred with two forks; set aside. Discard vegetables and reserve the broth for later.
- In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic, sliced onions, green peppers, and red peppers. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.
- Stir in the tomato paste and wine, let it cook 2 to 3 minutes then add the cooked chicken, tomato sauce, and about 3/4 cup of the reserved broth to create a sauce. Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 8 to 10 minutes, adding more broth and seasoning if needed. Makes 4 cups.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2/3 cup
Calories
184.5kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24.5g
(49%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1845 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2/3 cup | |
| Calories | 184.5kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24.5g | 49% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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