Mexican Chicken
This is “Cilantro Chicken,” a one-pan recipe combining cooked chicken with tomatillo sauce and lots of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve over fresh green salad or steamed rice.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sliced onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 (7-ounce) can green salsa
1 cup cooked, cubed or shredded chicken meat
1/4 cup chicken broth
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until soft; then stir in cilantro. Add tomatillo sauce (use fresh if possible) 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.
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