How to Make Pollo en Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pollo en Salsa, or chicken in sauce, is a traditional and popular dish in many Latin American countries. This flavorful and comforting dish features tender chicken cooked in a savory sauce that is bursting with flavors like onions, garlic, tomatoes, and a variety of spices.

There are countless variations of Pollo en Salsa, as each region and family has their own unique twist on the recipe. Some versions feature a more tomato-based sauce, while others incorporate ingredients like peppe...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
  • ½ (24 ounce) jar chipotle salsa
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • salt to taste
  • 4 cups steamed white rice
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    682 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 1078mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 796mg