For a satisfying meal ready in practically no time, toss shredded rotisserie chicken with a bright sauce made with pepita (pumpkin seeds) cumin, salsa verde and cilantro. Here, we enlist the popular Mexican technique of toasting pepitas to add nuttiness to the sauce.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted raw pepitas
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups medium-hot salsa verde
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 radishes, sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lime, plus wedges for serving
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and toast, stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer 2 tablespoons pepitas to a small bowl and add the rest to a blender. Add the cumin seeds to the same skillet and toast until dark brown, about 1 minute. Add to the blender; reserve the skillet. Add the salsa verde, 1/2 cup cilantro, the allspice and 1/2 cup water to the blender. Blend until smooth, adding up to 2 tablespoons more water if needed.
- Pour the puree into the reserved skillet; stir in the chicken and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes; thin with up to 1/4 cup water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the bell pepper, radishes, lime juice and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Warm the tortillas in a large dry skillet.
- Divide the tortillas, bell pepper salad and chicken among plates. Sprinkle with the reserved pepitas; serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 560 |
| Total Fat | 34 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 8 grams |
| Cholesterol | 52 milligrams |
| Sodium | 1204 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 39 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 grams |
| Protein | 12 grams |
| Sugar | 34 grams |
Reviews
I was surprised at just how delicious this turned out! Loved the crunch of the roasted pepitas on top. I highly recommend throwing the chicken and veggies all together on the warmed tortillas. Filling and delicious.
Delicious! This dish is impressive and packs a lot of flavor for being an easy weeknight dish.