How to Make Chicken Chile Verde - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Chile Verde is a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. This spicy and flavorful stew is made with tender chunks of chicken, roasted green chiles, and a tasty tomatillo sauce. It's a dish that will warm you up on a cold winter day or add some heat to your summer barbecue.

Chile Verde, which translates to "green chili," is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine and is beloved for its bold flavors and comforting textures. The dish is typically made wi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 tomatillos, husked and quartered
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes total. Set aside.
  • Place tomatillos, jalepeno peppers, garlic, cilantro, and chicken stock in a blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-low heat in a Dutch oven. Stir in onion, cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, and bay leaf; cook 1 minute.
  • Place chicken over onion mixture in the Dutch oven. Pour in tomatillo mixture. Bring to a boil, decrease heat to low and simmer, covered, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes and cook, uncovered, until they are easily pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve garnished with sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    441 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 425mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 919mg