Description
Hatch Chicken Chile Verde is the ultimate comfort dish that wraps you in warmth and flavor. Juicy chicken thighs simmer in a zesty green chile sauce, enriched with garlic and spices, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this vibrant dish can be served over rice or tucked into soft tortillas for a satisfying meal. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s a recipe that promises to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups Hatch green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in Hatch green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for one more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover the mixture; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot; shred it with two forks before returning it back to the pot. Finish with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg