CHICKEN MACHACA

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I came up with this recipe when I decided to make a nice meal for my Fiance and Father. They loved it, and so did I. For a juicier machaca, add 1/2 cup of salsa.

Provided by Jesusfishchick

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 bell pepper (diced)
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 teaspoon Menudo Spice Mix
1 dash chili powder

Steps:

  • Remove any excess fat from chicken breasts.
  • Boil chicken and bell pepper for 10-15 minutes, or until easy to tear apart.
  • Let chicken cool until only warm to the touch, then shred as thin and long as possible.
  • On medium-high heat in a skillet, cook meat, tomatoes, pepper, and spices about 10 minutes, or until chicken turns slightly tomato colored.
  • Serve hot with tortillas and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 377.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 28.1

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