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Chicken Chili Verde

Easy Chicken Chili Verde Recipe for Flavorful Weeknight Dinners

This Chicken Chili Verde provides a delicious blend of flavors and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 6 tomatillos (about 1 lb), husked and quartered
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Prep all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pot and set aside.
  3. Add onions, garlic, tomatillos, and jalapeños to the pot. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in cumin and oregano; add chicken broth to cover the mixture.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the pot with chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 11g

Notes

This professional-quality Chicken Chili Verde relies on precise timing and temperature control to achieve restaurant-standard results consistently. Master the art of mise en place by prepping all ingredients beforehand, ensuring smooth execution and preventing any last-minute cooking disasters.

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