Maria'S Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado Recipe

Name: Maria'S Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or your choice of cut); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; kosher salt, to taste; 3 medium tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup canned chipotle chile in adobo; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced); 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (plus more to taste); 3 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil); 1 large onion, diced; taco shell (optional); shredded lettuce (optional); diced tomato (optional); shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or your choice of cut)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
kosher salt, to taste
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup canned chipotle chile in adobo
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 large onion, diced
taco shell (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced tomato (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1
Put the chicken in a saucepan with salted water to just cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool, then shred the chicken.
2
Place the tomatoes, chipotle sauce, cumin, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoons pepper, 3/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth.
3
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until the onion is golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
4
Add the chipotle mixture and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and simmer unil the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Serve the pollo guisado in crisp taco shells with shredded lettuce, diced tomato and shredded Cheddar cheese. Enjoy!

527

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or your choice of cut), 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, kosher salt, to taste, 3 medium tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Maria'S Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Maria'S Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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