Smoky Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Smoky Mexican Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh tomatillos, husks removed or 3 (11 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ cups diced onions; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (32 ounce) containerplus 1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth (14-oz.); 1 (29 ounce) can hominy, drained, rinsed; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 lb chopped cooked chicken breast half; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh tomatillos, husks removed or 3 (11 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups diced onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (32 ounce) containerplus 1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth (14-oz.)
1 (29 ounce) can hominy, drained, rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 lb chopped cooked chicken breast half
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Bring medium saucepan filled with water to a boil.
2
Add tomatillos; boil 5 minutes or until soft.
3
Drain.
4
(If using canned tomatillos, eliminate this cooking step.)
5
Puree tomatillos in blender until smooth.
6
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat until hot.
7
Cook and stir onion 5 minutes or until soft.
8
Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
9
Add cumin and oregano; cook 20 seconds.
10
Add pureed tomatillos, broth, hominy, tomatoes and chiles.
11
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low to low.
12
Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until thick.
13
Stir in chicken; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is heated through.
14
Sprinkle with cilantro.
15
TIP *Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce can be found in the Hispanic section of the supermarket.
16
Remove seeds for less heat.
17
Refrigerate remaining chiles for about 1 week.

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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: 1 lb fresh tomatillos, husks removed or 3 (11 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ cups diced onions, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Smoky Mexican Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Smoky Mexican Chicken Stew

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