Shredded Chicken with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• Chicken (You can use any cut you like; no quantity specified. Water is needed for boiling.)
• 700 g Grated tomatoes (Fresh or canned.)
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 0.25 tsp Cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• Garlic (1–2 cloves; optional.)
• Cheddar cheese (Optional; no quantity specified.)
• Sugar (A pinch.)
• Butter (No quantity specified; can be added cold while blending.)
• Cream (Can be added while blending as an alternative to butter; no quantity specified.)
• Water (For boiling the chicken; no quantity specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the grated tomatoes in a pot and turn on the heat. Once they come to a boil, reduce the heat; cook until the tomatoes have completely reduced and thickened. You can partially cover the pot to reduce splattering.

2. 2

   Once the tomatoes have thickened, add the paprika, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, optional garlic, and a pinch of sugar.

3. 3

   Blend the mixture. If desired, enrich the sauce by adding cold butter or cream at this stage.

4. 4

   Arrange the chicken in a pot and add enough water to cover it.

5. 5

   Heat the water until it reaches a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface; reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the water and reserve the cooking liquid. Gently break the chicken apart with a whisk to shred it.

7. 7

   Combine the shredded chicken with the tomato sauce and stir.

8. 8

   While the mixture is hot, add cheddar or your preferred cheese on top. Cover the pot and let it stand until the cheese melts.

9. 9

   If preparing a large quantity of sauce in advance, cool it, transfer it to freezer bags, and store it in the freezer for at least 6 months.

Notes

The quantity of chicken, boiling time, and amount of cheese are not specified; the times and servings are estimates. The sauce can be used with chicken or meat dishes. The freezer storage recommendation applies to the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• chicken
• with tomato sauce
• boiled
• cheesy
• optional ingredients