Description
Green Chile Chicken Stew is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy broth, vibrant green chiles, and fresh vegetables. This comforting stew is perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, delivering layers of flavor with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for sharing with loved ones, this one-pot wonder is as nourishing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups green chiles (canned or fresh roasted)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes).
- Remove chicken and stir in chopped green chiles and any extra vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Return the chicken to the pot, pour in chicken broth, add cumin, and stir well while scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg