Chicken Encilantrada Recipe
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Chicken Encilantrada

By: Norma P. Vargas 
"This is 'Cilantro-ed Chicken', a one pan recipe combining cooked chicken with tomatillo sauce and lots of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve over steamed white rice with tortilla chips, if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced onion
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
  • 2 cups cooked, cubed or shredded chicken meat
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then stir in cilantro. Add tomatillo sauce (use fresh if desired) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add cooked chicken and broth , mix all together and heat through (do not over-stir the chicken). Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 59mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by MVADEN   view full review
I mixed this up because it seemed like it needed more. I used red onion and added red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by TAMMYBYERLY   view full review
We have this fairly often. My husband loves it even though the first time he saw it he had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by SPOOTY   view full review
This was very tasty. I just gobbled it down in a big soup bowl. I will probably make this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by Sumchelle   view full review
Incredible! I cooked the chicken (in tiny bite-sized pieces) in olive oil and Penzey's Chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
This was okay, It seemed like it was missing something.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by lawerth   view full review
I added lime juice with the salsa and put tomatoes in at the end, then served the dish in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by RACHELWEEDEN   view full review
A nice alternative to "normal" chicken and rice dishes....I love the taste of the fresh cilantro!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by SHAWNIEMARIE   view full review
super yummy! a must try for those that enjoy cilantro as much as i do and who are always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2005 by BunnyGirl   view full review
This recipe was very good. I added some red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by CookinBug   view full review
Excellent! I did add a clove of garlic during hte first step and cooked my chicken with cumin,...

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