Chicken with Nopales (Pollo con Nopales)
Chicken with Nopales (Pollo con Nopales) balances bright tomatillo tang with gentle jalapeño heat, coating tender shredded chicken and cactus in a smooth, green sauce. The cactus adds a pleasantly crisp-tender bite that makes each forkful lively. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with warm tortillas and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Add the chicken breasts and cook until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
- 3
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Drain the pot, set the chicken aside to cool, then shred it into small strands and set aside.
- 5
Refill the same pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- 6
Add the nopales, tomatillos, and jalapeño peppers; cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Drain, then transfer the tomatillos and jalapeños to a blender.
- 8
Set the nopales aside to cool.
- 9
Blend the tomatillos and jalapeño peppers until smooth, then pour the mixture into the same pot.
- 10
Add the shredded chicken and place the pot over medium heat.
- 11
Dice the nopales and stir them into the pot.
- 12
Simmer until everything is fully reheated, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 283.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 55.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 8.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.63 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.11 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High
- Sodium 1348.39 mg High
- Fiber 3.37 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.73 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 212.47 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate
- Potassium 506.28 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 14.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 30.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.