Healthy Chicken Vieja

Imagine in ropa vieja sans the red meat. Chances are -- you just conjured up this scintillating substitute. This popular Cuban cuisine replaces beef with chicken for a leaner take on a traditional favorite. 

Healthy Chicken Vieja

Ingredients

For 0004 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 4 cup(s) vegetable stock, low sodium organic
  • 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) onions, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced
  • 1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced
  • 6 tablespoon(s) Sofrito
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup(s) tomato sauce, low sodium
  • 4 floz white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon(s) vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cup(s) organic brown rice

Directions

    1. Place the chicken breasts into a medium pot and pour vegetable stock over them. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
    2. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred into strips using a fork; set aside. 
    3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, Sofrito and garlic. Sauté for about 7 minutes. 
    4.  Add the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, white wine, garlic powder, vinegar, bay leaf and stir to combine. 
    5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
    6. Serve over rice.
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