Chicken Ropa Vieja

Name: Chicken Ropa Vieja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or boneless thighs (24 oz total)); 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced); 1 tomato (quartered); 1 carrot (peeled and chopped); 5 cloves garlic (peeled and minced, divided); 3 bay leaves; kosher salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion (sliced long); 1 small green bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced); 1 small red bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth); 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsp Spanish green olives (optional); 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste); black pepper to taste; chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:4h 30min

This Cuban inspired dish is made with shredded chicken breast cooked in the crock pot, then sauteed with bell peppers, onions, cumin and lots of Latin flavor!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:20:22 GMT