Chicken Ropa Vieja

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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.

Submitted by crcowley

Updated on September 12, 2022

Prep Time:

40 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

4

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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

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.
Place chicken into a bowl and shred it into strips as thick as a pencil; set aside. Strain and reserve cooking liquid; discard vegetables.
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 purée, 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)

291	Calories
11g	Fat
11g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 151mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 35g	69%
Vitamin C 41mg	46%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 545mg	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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