Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe

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Mexican Chicken Stew
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Directions:

  1. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a deep skillet.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the broth.
  3. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Then lift out the chicken, reserving the stock, wrap in a damp towel and set aside to cool.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a stockpot over medium heat.
  5. Saute the half of the onions with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until soft.
  6. Add the garlic and cook 2 or 3 minutes, until the aroma is released.
  7. Add the tomatoes and salsa and bring to a boil.
  8. Add the reserved chicken stock and simmer 10 minutes.
  9. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into long strips.
  10. To finish, add the shredded chicken to the salsa pot and bring to a boil.
  11. Taste for salt and pepper and stir in the cilantro and tortilla strips or chips. 6-7 per bowl.
  12. Ladle into 4 bowls, sprinkle with the grated cheese and the remaining onion and top with a dollop of sour cream. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 909.64 Kcal (3808 kJ)
Calories from fat 412.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.87g 71%
Cholesterol 105.65mg 35%
Sodium 1831.55mg 76%
Potassium 1190.59mg 25%
Total Carbs 86.46g 29%
Sugars 10.8g 43%
Dietary Fiber 8.42g 34%
Protein 45.14g 90%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 483.3mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.73 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.85g 71%
Cholesterol 18.09mg 35%
Sodium 313.55mg 76%
Potassium 203.82mg 25%
Total Carbs 14.8g 29%
Sugars 1.85g 43%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 34%
Protein 7.73g 90%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 19%
Iron 0.3mg 11%
Calcium 82.7mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.2
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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