Rollitos de Pollo en Salsa de Guajillo (Chicken Rolls in Guajillo Pepper Sauce)

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 4
Rollitos de Pollo en Salsa de Guajillo (Chicken Rolls in Guajillo Pepper Sauce) recipe for a warm and flavorful dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 onion
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic , minced
1 can sliced mushrooms , drained
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
6 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves , pounded 1/3 inch thick
8 ounces thinly sliced ham
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
5 guajillo chile peppers , stemmed and seeded
1 pound tomatoes , seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
381
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
Rollitos de Pollo en Salsa de Guajillo is a tasty chicken roll-up that has been flavored with Guajillo Pepper Sauce. Guajillo chilies are a Mexican staple for cooking, which imparts moderately spicy flavors, and is widely used for preparing various sauces and soups. The dish is mainly prepared with chicken breast, ham, and mushroom stuffing, which enhances the flavors in the dish. The savory taste of the chicken infused with the tangy sauce is enjoyment for anyone who relishes delicious Mexican food.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook onion and 1 clove garlic in 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until onion is translucent.
2.Add minced garlic, mushrooms, and cilantro. Cook until mushrooms are tender. Set aside.
3.Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
4.Place chicken breasts flat on work surface. Top each chicken with a slice of ham and mushroom mixture.
5.Roll up each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks.
6.In another skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and sauté both sides of chicken until browned.
7.In a blender, puree water, guajillo chile peppers, tomatoes, vegetable oil, orange juice, oregano, and salt until smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
8.Bake chicken in preheated oven for 35 minutes.

PROS

Rollitos de Pollo en Salsa de Guajillo is a dish that is easy to prepare but has intense flavors.

The chicken packed with ham and mushroom filling provides depth to the dish

CONS

This dish has a considerable amount of fat.
The high-sodium content is not for people on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, making it an ideal dish for building muscle mass and maintaining healthy body weight. The guajillo chile peppers can help improve your metabolism and provide relief from pain and inflammation.

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