Description

Green Chile Chicken Stew is a hearty and vibrant dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked flavors to your table. This easy-to-make stew features tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, and the distinctive taste of hatch chiles all simmered together in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe is ready in just one hour and offers a satisfying blend of spices that will awaken your taste buds. Whether served with crispy tortilla strips or dollops of creamy avocado, this stew is customizable to suit any palate. Enjoy a bowl on its own or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion (diced)
1 cup corn (from about 2 ears)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 Hatch chiles (fire roasted), seeds removed and diced
1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 lime (juiced)
1 small rotisserie chicken (pulled)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
1/2 cup long grain white rice

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat; add diced onion and corn, cooking until fragrant (about 6 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic and spices (coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper) and cook for an additional minute.
Add hatch chiles, salsa verde, chicken broth, water, and lime juice; bring to a boil.
Mix in the pulled rotisserie chicken and chopped cilantro; reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in rice and cook until tender (approximately 15 minutes).
Serve hot with garnishes like fresh cilantro, lime wedges, avocado chunks, tortilla strips, or sour cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 75mg