Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus)

Name: Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed

Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus) might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 151 calories. This recipe serves 2. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up jalapeno peppers, chicken breast halves, tomatillos, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Chicken Breast

Water

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Kitchen Thermometer

Pot

Drain and set aside to cool. Once cool, shred the chicken into small strands.

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Whole Chicken

Fill the pot again with water and bring to a boil. Cook the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and nopales in the boiling water until the vegetables are all tender, about 5 minutes.

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Jalapeno Pepper