Green Chicken Chile Recipe

Name: Green Chicken Chile
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas (divided); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 cup chopped poblano chile; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 ¼ cups green enchilada sauce (I use La Victoria); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

8 corn tortillas (divided)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped poblano chile
½ cup chopped onion
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 ¼ cups green enchilada sauce (I use La Victoria)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Cut 4 tortillas in half and then into 1 in strips.
3
Place in a bowl and toss with 1 tsp oil.
4
Spread onto a cookie sheet and bake 10 12 minutes or until crisp, stirring once.
5
In a bowl toss chicken with cumin.
6
Use a Parmesan cheese grater to grate remaining 4 tortillas.
7
Heat remaining 1 tsp of oil in a large sauce pan.
8
Add chicken and cook 5 minutes.
9
Remove chicken from the pan.
10
A.
11
dd chili peppers, onion and garlic.
12
Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
13
Stir in chicken, beans, broth, enchilada sauce, and grated tortilla,
14
Bring to a boil.
15
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
16
Stir in chopped cilantro and serve topped with baked tortilla strips.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 corn tortillas (divided), 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 cup chopped poblano chile, ½ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Green Chicken Chile 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Chicken Chile

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Variations & substitutions

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