"Pollo con nopalitos en salsa verde" is a traditional Mexican dish made with chicken, cactus paddles and tomatillo sauce. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is unique and delightful. The chicken is succulent and tender, the cactus paddles are slightly crunchy and the tomatillo sauce is tangy and flavorful. This dish is a great option for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor.
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POLLO CON NOPALITOS EN SALSA VERDE
El pollo y los nopalitos son una pareja perfecta en esta receta, y con la salsa verde encima ¡son toda una delicia!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Acompañamientos
Time 55m
Yield 12 porciones
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Calienta una sartén extra grande o una olla pesada tipo "Dutch oven" a fuego medio. Añade el pollo en tandas; cocínalo 3 min. por lado o hasta que se dore por ambos lados. Sácalo de la sartén; tápalo para mantenerlo caliente.
- Añade los nopalitos a la sartén; cocínalos revolviendo durante 3 min. o hasta que estén tiernos pero crujientes. Incorpora la salsa; deja que hierva. Añade el pollo; cocínalo a fuego medio-alto por 30 min. o hasta que se cocine bien (alcance una temperatura interna de 165ºF). Retira del fuego; incorpora el tocino y el cilantro.
- Completa el platillo con crema agria.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
ARROZ CON POLLO WITH SALSA VERDE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. In a small bowl, blend 2 tablespoons oil, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika and cayenne. Rub each piece of chicken with the spice paste and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes for the flavor to develop.
- In a heavy, ovenproof casserole with lid, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Fry the chorizo over medium heat until it is crispy and renders its fat. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down, and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes Remove from pan and set aside. Make a sofrito by sauteing the onion, garlic, bell pepper and bay leaves; cooking until the vegetables are very soft and almost dissolved. Stir in the rice so the grains are well coated with the sofrito.
- Add the tomatoes and broth, season with salt and pepper. Return the chorizo and chicken to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Cover and transfer pot to oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is done and the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Scatter the olives on top of the chicken and rice before serving.
- To prepare the Salsa Verde: In a mortar and pestle or food processor, mash together all ingredients to form a loose paste. Garnish Arroz Con Pollo with Salsa Verde before serving.
POLLO CON SALSA VERDE (CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE)
I love salsa verde, so this is one of the ways that I like to prepare chicken. This dish serves up great with Spanish rice, and a green salad.
Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Dredge both sides of chicken through the flour, shaking off excess.
- Melt the butter over med heat in a large heavy bottomed pot.
- Add the chicken and cook over med-high heat turning once, until both sides are well browned, but chicken is not quite cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from the pot and keep warm.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Place the green salsa, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and cumin into the pot; bring to a boil.
- Just as the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat to obtain a slow simmer. Add the chicken breasts back into the sauce and spoon sauce over each piece of chicken.
- Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through and tender (about 15 minutes).
- Taste the sauce and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Place chicken on a serving platter and spoon sauce over each piece.
- Top each piece of chicken with a heaping tablespoon of sour cream and sprinkle some chopped green onion over the sour cream.
POLLO CON NOPALES (CHICKEN AND CACTUS)
Don't let the cactus part fool you! They already sell it canned or peeled whichever you prefer. One of my bff's mom taught me this recipe and it goes great with just about anything. Not for the faint of heart if you're not into spicy things.
Provided by Chef Kiki
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain and set aside to cool. Once cool, shred the chicken into small strands.
- Fill the pot again with water and bring to a boil. Cook the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and nopales in the boiling water until the vegetables are all tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Blend the tomatillos and jalapeno peppers in a blender until smooth; pour into the pot with the shredded chicken and place over medium heat. Cut the nopales into small dice and add to the mixture. Allow the mixture to simmer until completely reheated, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
POLLO EN SALSA
Prepared Mexican-style cooking sauce and boneless, skinless chicken breasts come together in a spicy, creamy dish that will please even the pickiest eaters!
Provided by Keri
Time 6h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a slow cooker. Combine diced tomatoes with juice, chipotle salsa, and condensed soup in a bowl; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from the sauce, shred, then return to the sauce. Simmer on Low heat for an additional 30 minutes.
- Turn slow cooker off. Stir in sour cream and season with salt.
- Divide rice between 4 plates. Serve chicken and sauce over rice and garnish with Mexican-style cheese and avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 1077.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ENCHILADAS VERDES CON POLLO AS MADE BY CUCO RECIPE BY TASTY
Recording artist Cuco teams up with Tasty to make his favorite recipe: Enchiladas Verdes Con Pollo. If you like your enchiladas spicy, increase the number of serrano peppers.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add the tomatillos, onion, serrano peppers, and garlic to a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the vegetables are very tender and the tomatillos have changed color, 8-10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender and discard the cooking liquid. Purée the vegetables until broken down. Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and chicken stock. Blend the salsa until smooth. It should be speckled and thick.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the salsa verde to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cook until the salsa deepens in color and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the salsa into a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Working 2 at a time, fry the tortillas for 1 minute per side, until starting to brown but not completely fried. They should be crisp around the edges but still pliable enough to roll. Transfer the tortillas to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Set a rack in the center of the oven and turn on the broiler.
- Spread ½ cup of the salsa verde over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Dip a tortilla in the remaining salsa verde so both sides are coated. Place the tortilla on a flat surface and add about 4 tablespoons of shredded chicken to the center. Roll tightly. Place the filled tortilla, seam-side down, in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Pour any remaining salsa over the top of the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the queso fresco.
- Broil the enchiladas until the cheese is just melted, 2-4 minutes.
- Serve the enchiladas warm with the diced onion, Mexican crema, and cilantro leaves for topping
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- When choosing nopales, look for firm, green pads with no blemishes. Avoid pads that are yellowed or wilted.
- To remove the spines from nopales, use a sharp knife to carefully slice off the edges of the pads. Then, use a vegetable peeler to remove the remaining spines.
- To reduce the bitterness of nopales, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Then, drain them and rinse them with cold water.
- Pollo con nopales en salsa verde is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
- To make a vegetarian version of this dish, simply omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, or zucchini.
Conclusion:
Pollo con nopales en salsa verde is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chicken, nopales, and salsa verde is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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