Description
Looking for the best chicken chili verde recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of flavor perfect for cozy dinners! Whether you’re after healthy comfort food ideas or a simple weeknight meal, this chili verde delivers every time. Great for family gatherings, potlucks, and make-ahead meals. Save this easy chicken chili verde recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 6 tomatillos
- 2 green chilies
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast tomatillos and chilies until charred.
- Blend with onion, garlic, and some broth until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a pot, pour in sauce, and simmer.
- Add chicken and remaining broth, cook until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken and return to the pot.
- Finish with cilantro and lime, serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead to deepen flavors.
- Add jalapeño for more heat.
- Simmer uncovered for thicker consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg