Chicken Ropa Vieja

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    1845 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Ropa Vieja

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

Servings
  • 3 chicken breast or boneless thighs (24 oz total, boneless skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 onion sliced long, small
  • 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 leaf
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth, dry
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp green olives optional, Spanish
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • black pepper to taste
  • cilantro for garnish, chopped

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. When done, remove chicken and shred with two forks; set aside. Discard vegetables and reserve the broth for later.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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