Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Hatch Chicken Chile Verde! This dish features tender chicken simmered in a vibrant, flavorful green sauce made from roasted Hatch green chiles. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together. Serve it solo or as a filling for tacos and burritos—either way, you’re in for a treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups roasted Hatch green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access while cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and sear on both sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove temporarily.
- Stir in the roasted Hatch green chiles and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the chicken to the pot along with cumin, oregano, lime juice, and cilantro. Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for about 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Stir well to combine flavors before serving in bowls garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg