How to Make Chicken Encilantrada - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine and looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe to try, then look no further than Chicken Encilantrada. This dish is bursting with flavor and combines tender chicken with a tangy and aromatic cilantro sauce. It's the perfect way to add some spice to your dinner table and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

Chicken Encilantrada is a dish that hails from the state of Veracruz, Mexico, known for its rich and diverse culinary t...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 196mg