Marylou's Chicken El Toro

Rating: 4.4 stars
42 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 23
  • 4 star values: 14
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

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.

By Marylou
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
705.7 calories; 45.4 g protein; 64.5 g carbohydrates; 106.2 mg cholesterol; 1593.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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SweetBasil
Rating: 4 stars
10/10/2003
Very good and so easy! I added some garlic and a little cumin and cayenne as well as sauting a few cloves of garlic with the onion. We like things spicy so I used medium salsa and it was perfect 'heat'. Used a cheddar/jack mix for a little more flavor. We all enoyed these as burritos very much. Read More
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STRRYNYT
Rating: 3 stars
07/12/2004
taste was good but wasn't exactly what i was expecting in the presentation department... Read More
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42 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 23
  • 4 star values: 14
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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SweetBasil
Rating: 4 stars
10/10/2003
Very good and so easy! I added some garlic and a little cumin and cayenne as well as sauting a few cloves of garlic with the onion. We like things spicy so I used medium salsa and it was perfect 'heat'. Used a cheddar/jack mix for a little more flavor. We all enoyed these as burritos very much. Read More
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(16)
IANSCOTT
Rating: 5 stars
10/31/2003
This is a very easy dish and a great addition to any recipe box. I have made this for certain guests that we have over and it is often requested from return visitors. I highly recommend especially for people with little time on there hands. Read More
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ANTICANMAN
Rating: 5 stars
09/25/2003
a great recipe that ive added to my personal cookbook. i found that cilantro and green chiles really added to the flavor. but great nonetheless. Read More
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RAHIMA
Rating: 5 stars
08/25/2004
This recipe defiantly needs some help otherwise it's just salsa and chicken. Not very appealing. First off I added some finely crushed garlic to my onions for frying. I also added some fresh chopped chilies to fry also. It really bring the taste out but be careful not to add too much if you don't like it spicy. When adding my shredded chicken to my onions. I stirred that around for awhile before adding the salsa to bring the flavor to the chicken. Before leaving it to simmer add some ground cumin and coriander. And taste it to see if it needs any cayenne powder. About half way through simmering add some black beans. And last but not least toast your flour tortillas. I put mine in the toaster and turned out Excellent! Don't forget your sour cream and enjoy. I will defiantly make again! My Husband Loved it!!! Read More
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mam62505
Rating: 4 stars
02/02/2006
The whole family liked this recipe howeveer I did make a few changes. When I cooked the chicken I cooked it in chicken broth instead of water. I also followed the advice of some of the previous reviews and added garlic and fresh chopped jalapeno to my onions. I added the chicken and the picante sauce and spiced it up with some ground cumin and salt and I added a can of black beans (YUM). When I served this I put it into a big bowl and added fresh chopped cilantro for flavor and garnish. I served it with warm flour tortillas and spanish rice. I think that next time I will try this with a jar of taco sauce instead of the picante sauce and add my own green and red peppers. Read More
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HORSELOVER61
Rating: 5 stars
02/09/2005
So glad I read reviews! when you add black beans to this and saute garlic with the onions and add cumin this recipe is just GREAT! very easy to make and delicious would be great for parties served out of a crockpot too. I served on warm tortillas with lettuce. Read More
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STARDUST5
Rating: 5 stars
03/16/2004
Terrific!!! Added cheddar/jack for extra flavor and served over rice...Scrumptious.....Also great as burritos.....Thanks Marylou Read More
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geekgirrl
Rating: 5 stars
09/02/2003
delicious and easy! Read More
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DOLLAR1
Rating: 5 stars
03/17/2004
This was an excellent recipe and very easy. I used hot salsa as we like things spicey. I baked the filled tortillas for 15 minutes or so after topping with reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Read More
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STRRYNYT
Rating: 3 stars
07/12/2004
taste was good but wasn't exactly what i was expecting in the presentation department... Read More
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