Delicious Hatch Green Chili Stew
This hearty hatch green chili stew is a celebration of flavors, combining smoky, spicy chiles with tender chicken and aromatic herbs. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish is not only easy to make but also impressively versatile. Serve it with crusty bread or tortillas for a complete meal that will warm your heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: New Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Hatch Green Chiles (about 200g)
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs (skinless)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (about 150g)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (960ml)
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse the hatch green chiles under cold water, dry, then remove tops and seeds according to your heat preference.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add cut chicken thighs; season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in chopped hatch green chiles and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients by an inch, sprinkle cumin, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Fold in chopped cilantro just before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread or tortillas!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg