Description
A spicy and flavorful shredded chicken dish, perfect for tacos or served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes (canned)
- 1/4 cup chipotle paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the can of tomatoes and cook for about five minutes, until the mixture is warm.
- Add the chipotle paste, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves, and mix well.
- Lower the temperature to medium heat, add the chicken and cook until the chicken cooks through and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken then mix it into the sauce.
Notes
- This dish can be served in tacos, burritos, or over rice.
- Adjust the chipotle paste to taste depending on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams