Chicken, Green Salsa and Nopales

Chicken, Green Salsa and Nopales
The recipe Chicken, Green Salsan and Nopales could satisfy your Mexican craving in around 55 minutes. One serving contains 626 calories, 44g of protein, and 45g of fat. This recipe serves 12. It works well as an affordable hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up oscar mayer bacon, salsa, broiler-fryer chickens, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Heat heavy extra-large skillet or Dutch oven on medium heat.
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Add chicken, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
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Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
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Add cactus to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in salsa; bring to boil.
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Add chicken; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until done (165F).
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Remove from heat; stir in bacon and cilantro.
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Serve topped with sour cream.
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Recommended wine: Sparkling Rose, Sparkling Wine

Dipping Sauce can be paired with Sparkling rosé and Sparkling Wine. If you're serving a selection of appetizers, you can't go wrong with these. Both are very food friendly and complement a variety of flavors. The Ruffino Sparkling rosé ( Split) with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 8 dollars per bottle.
Ruffino Sparkling Rose ( Split)
Ruffino Sparkling Rose ( Split)
Ruffino Sparkling Rosé is fresh and fragrant with notes of strawberry and slight hints of rose petals. On the palate this wine has elegant bubbles and refreshing acidity, offering alluring flavors of delicate red berries and white fruits that linger through the finish.Ruffino Sparkling Rosé is enjoyable on its own as an aperitif, but also as a food companion, pairing well with a variety of dishes including grilled fish, roasted chicken, and mixed greens salads.
DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings12
Health Score12
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