Green Chile Chicken Stew
This bold and flavorful Green Chile Chicken Stew is ready to go in just 1 hour! It's loaded with shredded chicken, fresh corn, rice and of course, hatch chiles!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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 (If you can't find fresh, then use cans - see notes below)**
- 1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
- 4 cup 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
Optional Garnish
- lime wedges
- avocado chunks
- cilantro
- tortilla strips
- sour cream
Instructions
- In a large large stock pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and corn, cook until fragrant, about 6 minutes.
- Next, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle in the coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and continue stirring/cooking for an additional minute or so.
- Then, add the hatch chiles, salsa verde, chicken stock, water and lime juice. Turn the heat up and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the chicken and cilantro, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Next, pour in the rice, cook until tender, about 15 minutes or so.
- Finally, garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve immediately.
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Notes
*About 1 c. fresh-frozen corn
**About 2 (4-oz.) cans work well instead of the 3 fresh hatch chilies.
You can store any leftovers of this recipe in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days.
You can freeze this recipe in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat you can do so in the microwave or stovetop over medium heat until everything has warmed through.
Note: If the stew seems a bit thick after refrigeration or freezing, you can add a little water or chicken broth during reheating to achieve your desired consistency. Always ensure the stew reaches a safe temperature of 165°F (74°C) before consuming.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
