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Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus)
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Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus)

4 ingredients 10 min + 20 min 2 servings openrecipes
Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus)

"Don't let the cactus part fool you! They already sell it canned or peeled whichever you prefer. One of my bff's mom taught me this recipe and it goes great with just about anything. Not for the faint of heart if you're not into spicy things."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

175
Calories
31g
Protein
4g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Jalapeno 1 pepper (14g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar canned nopales (cactus), drained

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