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Chicken Tomatillo Stew

Hearty, spicy chicken stew with tart and tangy green chiles and tomatillos, loaded with pinto beans for a filling, delicious meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" chunks
  • 12 oz chicken stock
  • 12 oz can pinto beans drained
  • 2 pounds tomatillos hulled, rinsed, and chopped into quarters
  • 5 oz can green chiles
  • 12 oz can ro-tel green chile and diced tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Sliced Jalapenos
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Dice onion, tomatillos, and chicken.
  2. In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil until shimmery, then add chicken.
  3. Brown 3-4 minutes, occasionally stirring, to prevent burning or sticking.
  4. When chicken has browned lightly on all sides, stir in onions and tomatillos and brown another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, and oregano. Mix well.
  6. Slowly stir in stock, ro-tel, and drained pinto beans. Stir well and bring to a rapid boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, and let reduce slightly, about 8 minutes.
  8. Taste soup to see if more salt, pepper, or cayenne are needed.
  9. Serve in bowls with fresh sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and optional - sour cream or shredded cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 538mg 22%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 12g 24%

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