Tender Chicken Chile Verde

A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a tangy salsa verde made from tomatillos and green chiles, perfect for evenings when you need something nourishing.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb Tomatillos, fresh, husked, rinsed Provides fiber and tangy flavor.
2-3 each Green chiles (jalapenos, serranos, or roasted Hatch chiles) Adjust for heat preference.
1 each Onion Adds depth; can substitute with scallion tops if sensitive.
3 cloves Garlic Classic gut-friendly ingredient.
1 lb Chicken thighs Preferred for juiciness; breasts also work.
2 cups Chicken broth Ensure gluten-free if needed.
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped Fresh herb for flavor.
1 each Lime, juiced Add at the end for brightness.
1 teaspoon Cumin Healing spice.
1 teaspoon Oregano Another key spice.
to taste Salt and black pepper Essential for flavor.

Method

Preparation

Roast or simmer the tomatillos, green chiles, onion, and garlic until soft.
Blend the cooked ingredients with cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, and a splash of broth.

Cooking

Brown the chicken in oil until golden.
Pour in the blended salsa verde and broth, simmer until chicken is tender.

Finishing

Shred the chicken in the pot, add lime juice and more cilantro, adjust seasoning.

Notes

Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze in portions for 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.