Delicious and Easy to Cook: Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

Delicious and Easy to Cook: Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja.

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Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet red peppers, sliced
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 5 teaspoons adobo seasoning, divided
• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 to 6 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 ripe plantains, peeled and thinly sliced into thin rounds
• Hot cooked rice, lime wedges and additional fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Directions

1. Place the first 7 ingredients and 1 teaspoon adobo in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Rub the remaining adobo seasoning over chicken; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Using 2 forks, shred chicken. Stir in lime juice to taste; heat through.
2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook plantains in batches until tender and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
3. Serve chicken with plantains using a slotted spoon. If desired, serve with rice, lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 387 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1428mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.