Traditional Chicken Dish and Mexican Rice // Pollo Entomatado y Arroz ❤️

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas mimic creaminess while being lower in cost.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.

Add chicken pieces to the skillet, coating them in the tomato mixture.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and let it rest for a few minutes.

Blend the sauce until smooth, then return it to the heat.

Add vinegar and adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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