Chicken Ropa Vieja

Submitted by Dommynchristian

"I found this recipe on another site, and it was good. Thought I would share...."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 tomatoes, quartered
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup tomato puree
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Place chicken, onion, tomato, carrot, and 2 cloves of garlic into a large pot. Add water to cover, then bring to a boil. Skim and discard the foam that has floated to the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered until the chicken is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Place the chicken into a bowl and shred it into strips as thick as a pencil; set aside. Strain the cooking liquid and discard the vegetables.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onions, green peppers, and red peppers. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato puree, white wine, chicken, and enough of the reserved broth to create a thick sauce. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes more to reduce the sauce slightly and coat the shredded chicken.
3. Cooks Note.
4. The chicken breasts may be cooked in a slow cooker, covered, on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Reviews

[Shesamazingnyc]

Yum. I made it exactly as the recipe was written, and it was pretty good. My three year old loved it! My husband and I found it a little on the bland side, and fantasized about adding green olives, vinegar and a touch of brown sugar. And a little heat; maybe some chilis. Next time, I'll set aside a portion for the kids, and jazz up the rest for us.

 

[Matoszinho]

Taste the way Ropa Vieja supposed to taste.