Chicken Chili Verde

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4.9

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    347 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Chili Verde

Chicken Chili Verde was a HIT when we were kids growing up in Tucson. It’s one of the easiest things to make. Trust me, you’re going to want this one on regular rotation.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds tomatillos husked and halved
  • 3 poblano peppers halved
  • 2 Anaheim peppers halved
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper halved
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch cilantro stems removed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
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Instructions

  1. Place tomatillos cut side down, poblano peppers, anaheim peppers, jalapeños and unpeeled garlic cloves on a foil-lined large baking sheet. Place in the oven on broil for 10 minutes or until the tomatillos and peppers char.
  2. Transfer the poblano and jalapeno peppers to a glass bowl and seal with plastic wrap to steam (leave the tomatillos and garlic on the baking sheet for now). After steaming for 10 minutes, remove skin and discard.
  3. In a blender, combine the tomatillos and all their juices, peeled garlic cloves, assorted roasted and peeled peppers, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper and chicken stock. Blend the ingredients until they are well combined.
  4. Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  5. In a large heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven, add 2 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear both sides until golden brown. Add the onions and saute for a few minutes before adding the mixture from the blender. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve in a bowl with tortilla chips on the side and tons cilantro on top.

Notes

  • Tomatillos might be new to some of you. They need their papery husks removed and then give them a quick rinse as they are often somewhat sticky.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 359mg (15%) Potassium 1348mg (39%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 821IU (16%) Vitamin C 112mg (124%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 359mg 15%
Potassium 1348mg 29%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 821IU 16%
Vitamin C 112mg 124%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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