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Ropa vieja is a mainstay of the Cuban-American diet. It’s traditionally made with skirt steak, a stringy cut of meat with the poetic name fajita (girdle) in Spanish. This fantastic recipe uses shredded chicken breast; the leftovers are even better. It is wonderful served with white rice and fried plantains or a pineapple-coconut slaw.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 tomato, quartered
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ½ green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup tomato puree
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Place chicken, onion, tomato, carrot, and 2 cloves garlic into a large pot. Add water to cover, then bring to a boil. Skim and discard the foam that floats to the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until chicken is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 2
Place chicken into a bowl and shred it into strips as thick as a pencil; set aside. Strain and reserve cooking liquid; discard vegetables.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato pur?e, white wine, chicken, and enough of the reserved broth to create a thick sauce. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced and coats chicken, about 5 minutes.
Tips
The chicken breasts may be cooked in a slow cooker, covered, on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 291 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol88mg | 29% |
| Sodium151mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars5g | |
| Protein35g | |
| Vitamin C41mg | 205% |
| Calcium48mg | 4% |
| Iron2mg | 12% |
| Potassium545mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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