Peruvian Chicken Causa
A Peruvian dish that combines chicken with creamy mashed potatoes and a tangy aji amarillo sauce. This recipe serves 4-6 people and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds Chicken breast
- ●3 large Potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●2 Aji amarillo peppersseeded and chopped
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 cup Chicken broth
- ●1 cup Heavy cream
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●chopped (optional) Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 3
While the chicken is cooking, boil the chopped potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, salt, and pepper.
- 4
In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the chopped aji amarillo peppers to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
- 7
Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
To serve, place a scoop of the mashed potatoes on a plate, top with the shredded chicken and sauce, and garnish with chopped cilantro (if desired).
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!