Ingredients for Maria's Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Kosher Salt
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- Chipotle Chile In Adobo
- Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Olive Oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- Taco Shell
- Lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Cheddar Cheese
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How to Make Maria's Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado
- Place chicken breasts in a large saucepan and cover with 4 cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from saucepan and let cool completely. Once cool, shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a blender, combine crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (including adobo sauce), cumin, garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of water.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the chipotle mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is heated through and tender.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the pollo guisado in warm taco shells. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Enjoy your delicious, authentic Maria's Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
18g
Carbs
2g
