CHICKEN ENCILANTRADA

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This is 'Cilantro-ed Chicken', a one pan recipe combining cooked chicken with tomatillo sauce and lots of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve over steamed white rice with tortilla chips, if desired.

Provided by Norma P. Vargas

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
2 cups cooked, cubed or shredded chicken meat
½ cup chicken broth

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then stir in cilantro. Add tomatillo sauce (use fresh if desired) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add cooked chicken and broth , mix all together and heat through (do not over-stir the chicken). Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g