Mexican Chicken Tortillas
Posted on October 26, 2007
4 large flour tortillas
aluminum foil
2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 lb. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 lb. recipe-ready crushed tomatoes
3 ounces green chilies, drained and chopped (wear rubber gloves)
2 Tbs. cilantro or parsley, minced
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano, or 1 tsp. fresh, chopped
1 cup water
1 Tbs. lime juice
2 Tbs. pine nuts (optional)
1/2 cup salsa
Preheat oven to 200°F. Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in oven 10-15 minutes. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté chicken 8-10 minutes or until browned. Add onion and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes. Stir in next 7 ingredients. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir in lime juice. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts and keep warm. Serve chicken wrapped in warm tortillas with salsa.