Easy Pollo con Nopales Recipe (Chicken and Cactus)

Name: Easy Pollo con Nopales Recipe (Chicken and Cactus)
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 (16 ounce) jar canned nopales (cactus), drained; 3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded

Discover the authentic taste of pollo con nopales! Don't worry about the cactus – it's readily available canned or peeled for your convenience. This recipe, passed down from a friend's mom, pairs perfectly with everything. Be warned, it's not for those who shy away from a little spice!

Total time30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield2

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Servings

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) jar canned nopales (cactus), drained
3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded

Instructions

Boil chicken breasts in a pot of water until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Ensure an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain, cool, and shred the chicken into small pieces.
In the same pot, boil nopales, tomatillos, and jalapeño peppers until tender, around 5 minutes. Drain and transfer tomatillos and jalapeños to a blender. Set nopales aside to cool.
Blend the tomatillos and jalapeño peppers until smooth. Pour the sauce into the pot, add the shredded chicken, and heat over medium heat. Dice the cooled nopales and stir into the mixture. Simmer until heated through, approximately 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 174 kcal
Fat Content: 3 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 99 mg
Protein Content: 26 g
Cholesterol Content: 59 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g