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Pressure Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja | A Nerd Cooks
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Pressure Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 6 servings
Calories:
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tbs oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
  • 3 tbs tomato paste
  • kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Mince the garlic and set it aside.
  • Slice the onion into half-moons and cut the bell peppers into strips. Set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts in an electric pressure cooker. Top with the garlic, spices, and sliced onions and peppers.
  • Add the can of tomatoes (with juices) and tomato paste.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock it. Cook for 25 minutes on high pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks. Salt to taste.
  • Serve the ropa vieja in a bowl, over rice*, in tacos, etc.

Notes

Notes: This ropa vieja is great served over my Cilantro Lime Rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 0 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg