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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!
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?
- Boil the chicken breasts in water 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, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and peppers, and cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, dry white wine, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, sazon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
- Season generously with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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…
- Cuban Carne Con Papa
- Picadillo Cubano con Papas
- Cuban Chicken Noodle Soup
- Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans
You can find more delicious recipes and cooking tutorial videos on Youtube and Facebook.
Latin Shredded Chicken Stew
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
