Take-Out Fake-Out Pollo Con Crema

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 16
Take-Out Fake-Out Pollo Con Crema - A Creamy Chicken Dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large skinless , boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
1 package sliced fresh mushrooms
2 large red bell peppers , cut into chunks
1 large yellow onion , sliced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons ketchup , or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground dried Anaheim or California chiles ( optional )
12 flour tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
604
Sugar
8g
Fat
39g
If you love creamy sauces and chicken dishes, then you will love Take-Out Fake-Out Pollo Con Crema. This dish is a take-out favorite that you can now make at home. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and is perfect served with warm tortillas. The dish is great for dinner parties and special occasions, or as a warm and comforting meal at home. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve with your favorite side dish and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
2.Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add chicken and cook until golden brown for about 5 minutes.
4.Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5.Add remaining oil to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until tender.
6.Add bell peppers and onion and cook until soft.
7.Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
8.In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat.
9.Add flour to melted butter and stir for about 1 minute.
10.Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until mixture is thickened and smooth.
11.Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, ketchup, cumin, and chili powder.
12.Add chicken and sauce to the skillet with vegetables and cook for 10 more minutes until everything is hot and bubbly.
13.Serve with warm flour tortillas.

PROS

This dish is creamy and rich in flavor.

It’s great for dinner parties and special occasions.

It can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.

CONS

This dish can be high in fat and calories.

It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or allergies to dairy products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and low in fat when the skin is removed.
The dish also contains vegetables which are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
However, the sauce is high in calories and fat.

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