Recipes Cuisine Latin American Caribbean Chicken Ropa Vieja 4.1 (23) 14 Reviews 2 Photos Ropa vieja is a mainstay of the Cuban-American diet. It's traditionally made with skirt steak, a stringy cut of meat with the poetic name fajita (girdle) in Spanish. This fantastic recipe uses shredded chicken breast; the leftovers are even better. It is wonderful served with white rice and fried plantains or a pineapple-coconut slaw. Submitted by crcowley Updated on September 12, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast 1 small onion, quartered 1 tomato, quartered 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced ½ green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced ½ red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup tomato puree ¼ cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste salt and pepper to taste Directions Place chicken, onion, tomato, carrot, and 2 cloves garlic into a large pot. Add water to cover, then bring to a boil. Skim and discard the foam that floats to the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until chicken is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Place chicken into a bowl and shred it into strips as thick as a pencil; set aside. Strain and reserve cooking liquid; discard vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato purée, white wine, chicken, and enough of the reserved broth to create a thick sauce. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced and coats chicken, about 5 minutes. Tips The chicken breasts may be cooked in a slow cooker, covered, on High for 3 to 4 hours. I Made It Print 43 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 291 Calories 11g Fat 11g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 291 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 88mg 29% Sodium 151mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 5g Protein 35g 69% Vitamin C 41mg 46% Calcium 48mg 4% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 545mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.