A flavorful Mexican dish made with shredded chicken in a spicy tomato and chipotle sauce. Perfect for tacos, tostadas, or as a main dish served with rice.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 ml tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Boil the chicken breasts in a pot of water until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the minced chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the shredded chicken to the pan and mix well to coat the chicken with the sauce. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.