Marylou's Chicken El Toro

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Marylou's Chicken El Toro). No need to turn the oven on with this recipe that a chef gave me years ago. It was a popular item at the restaurant, always requested and it is still my family and friends favorite today! I have added my own special touches to make it even better. This can also be served over rice instead of tortillas.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Marylou's Chicken El Toro

Ingredients

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small onion

diced

1 (16 ounce) jar mild picante sauce

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

½ cup sliced black olives

½ cup sour cream

Chicken and Biscuit Casserole

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts in a saucepan with enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until meat shreds easily. Remove chicken from water shred and set aside. Reserve water.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until transparent. Add shredded chicken meat and stir in the picante sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved chicken water. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes or until the sauce is thick. Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle cheese over the chicken mixture.

Step 3

Serve over flour tortillas and garnish with sliced olives and sour cream.

Nutritional Information

Marylou's Chicken El Toro

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 705.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 45.4g 91%

Carbohydrates: 64.5g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 28.7g 44%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 106.2mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 1003.6IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 25.4mg 196%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 47%

Vitamin C: 10.6mg 18%

Folate: 136.8mcg 34%

Calcium: 333.3mg 33%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 71.8mg 26%

Potassium: 520.5mg 15%

Sodium: 1593.8mg 64%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 63%

Calories From Fat: 258.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.