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CHICKEN ROPA VIEJA Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the Slow Cooker:

3 (22.5 oz) skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 small onion, quartered
1 tomato, quartered
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 bay leaves
kosher salt

To finish:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion, sliced long
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
black pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Place chicken, 1 onion, tomato, carrot, and 2 cloves of garlic into crock pot.
Add just enough water to cover, add bay leaves and salt and cook high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
When done, remove chicken and shred with two forks; set aside. Reserve the broth.

In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the remaining garlic, onions, green peppers, and red peppers.
Cook about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.
Stir in the cooked chicken, tomato sauce, white wine, and about 3/4 cup of the reserved broth to create a sauce.
Season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cover and simmer on low for about 8 to 10 minutes, adding more broth and seasoning if needed.
Makes 4 cups.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6

 

 

 

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