Chile Verde Recipe

Name: Chile Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained; 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups water; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 fresh garlic clove; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 12 corn tortillas; 1 (24 ounce) jar salsa

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1 fresh garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
12 corn tortillas
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa

1
Combine chicken with chilies and seasonings; refrigerate until needed.
2
At the same time, combine beans, water, bouillon cubes, garlic, salt, and onion in a large pot and bring to a boil.
3
Lower heat and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hour Add more water if needed.
4
Mix chicken and spices with beans; simmer 10 more minutes.
5
Cool and freeze.
6
Grate cheese, put into 1-quart bag and attach it to the freezer container holding the chili.
7
To serve, thaw chili and cheese; serve on warmed corn tortillas.
8
Freeze in: 5-cup container (chili), 1-quart bag (cheese).
9
Suggested accompaniments: Fresh tomato and avocado slices.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained, 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chile Verde 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.

Chile Verde

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