Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe Recipe

Name: Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. chicken breast halves; 1/2 pound tomatillos; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 stalk celery, cut up; 1 c. minced green onions; 1 sm. head leaf lettuce; 1/4 c. sunflower seeds, shelled; 1 (4 ounce.) can diced green chilies; 1/4 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic pwdr; 1 teaspoon butter; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs. chicken breast halves
1/2 pound tomatillos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 stalk celery, cut up
1 c. minced green onions
1 sm. head leaf lettuce
1/4 c. sunflower seeds, shelled
1 (4 ounce.) can diced green chilies
1/4 teaspoon grnd cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic pwdr
1 teaspoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Cook chicken for 45 min in boiling water to cover.
2
Drain chicken, remove skin, and reserve broth.
3
Keep chicken hot.
4
Remove husks from tomatillos.
5
Place half of tomatillos, cilantro, celery, green onions, lettuce, sunflower seeds, and chilies in blender container.
6
Add in 3/4 c. chicken broth and blend well.
7
Repeat with remaining half of same ingredients plus 3/4 c. broth.
8
Combine sauce and add in cumin and garlic pwdr.
9
Heat butter in large skillet.
10
Add in tomatillo mix; simmer for 15 min, stirring till thickened.
11
Add in more broth if sauce gets too thick.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Serve over warm, cooked chicken.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. chicken breast halves, 1/2 pound tomatillos, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1 stalk celery, cut up, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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