Latin Shredded Chicken Stew

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Latin shredded chicken stew simmered in a tomato broth with fresh garlic, onion, and peppers. Enjoy this with tortillas or over Spanish Rice. This dish is packed with flavor and made with just a handful of ingredients in under 50 minutes!

latin shredded chicken stew with cilantro on top in a red dutch oven.

I love a good shredded chicken stew recipe that’s super flavorful and easy to make. All I did was boil some chicken, shredded it, and simmered it in a tomato spiced broth. Although to make things easier, you may use store-bought rotisserie chicken if you prefer. Rice is a great side to serve this with but this also makes great chicken tacos!

Ingredient’s You’ll Need: 

 

  • Chicken
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Fresh Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Sazon
  • Chicken Stock
  • Bay Leave
  • Capers or Olives
  • Dry white wine (vino seco)
  • Salt and Pepper

How Do You Make Latin Shredded Chicken Stew? 

 

  1. Boil the chicken breasts in water for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is almost fully cooked through.
  2. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers, and cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, dry white wine, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, sazon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the chicken to the sauce mixture along with the chicken stock. Let it come to a boil and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

 

shredded chicken in sauce inside of a dutch oven.

Can I Use Bone-In Chicken Instead of Chicken Breasts?

 

You may certainly boil some bone-in chicken. Follow the exact recipe instructions for the best results.

How Do You Thicken The Sauce Quickly? 

 

Cook this uncovered over medium-high heat and it should thicken up, but if you want to speed up the process, combine 1 tsp of cornstarch and 1 tsp of water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the chicken stew and cook for 5-10 extra minutes.

Can I Use Water Instead of Chicken Stock?

 

Yes, I used the water in which I boiled the chicken in. But feel free to use plain water or store-bought chicken stock.

 

Once you give this shredded chicken recipe a try, you will never want to cook chicken any other way. Super simple, convenient, and economical.

More Latin Recipe Ideas…

 

 

You can find more delicious recipes and cooking tutorial videos on Youtube and Facebook.

latin shredded chicken stew with cilantro on top in a red dutch oven.
5 from 5 votes

Latin Shredded Chicken Stew

Flavorful and juicy chicken simmered in a tomato broth with spices, garlic, peppers, and onions.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

  • 2 lb chicken , shredded
  • 1 onion , finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 green bell pepper , sliced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sazon
  • 2 tbsp vino seco, dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp capers or olives
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Boil the chicken breasts in a pot filled with water over medium-high heat for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is almost fully cooked through.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up some olive oil.
  • Add the onions, garlic, and peppers, cook until trabsulecent.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, vino seco, oregano, garlic powder, sazon, bay leaf, and cumin. Cook for one minute.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken. Add the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the capers, check for seasoning, and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Cuban American, Latin
Servings: 8
Calories: 177
Keyword: Latin Chicken, Latin Chicken Stew, Shredded Chicken Stew
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