Hearty Chicken Chile Verde Stew – A Bold 15-Minute Comfort Feast
A hearty stew featuring tender chicken and green chiles in a savory broth.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and poblano peppers to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomatillos, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Return chicken to the pot and add chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, add jalapeños.
- Serve with warm tortillas or rice.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg