Description
Churu Chicken Amarillo is a vibrant and comforting Peruvian dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dining table. Featuring tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a rich Aji Amarillo cream sauce, this recipe stands out for its unique blend of spices and creamy texture. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, Churu Chicken Amarillo is versatile enough to be served over fluffy rice, sliced boiled potatoes, or even nestled in baked pastry cups. With easy preparation steps and minimal ingredients, this dish guarantees satisfaction for all palates while being an excellent choice for leftovers. Experience the delightful tastes of Peru with this simple yet impressive meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup Aji Amarillo paste
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 slices white sandwich bread (or 1 cup crushed saltine crackers)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Poach the chicken in a large pot with water or chicken broth until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Reserve the broth and shred the chicken.
- In another pot, sauté diced onion in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and Aji Amarillo paste for an additional two minutes.
- Soak bread slices in evaporated milk mixed with a splash of reserved broth. Blend until smooth.
- Combine the blended mixture with the onion mixture and gradually add remaining broth until thickened.
- Stir in shredded chicken and chopped pecans; simmer for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg