Best 7 Tomatillo And Arbol Chile Baked Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our expertly crafted recipe for "Tomatillo and Arbol Chile Baked Chicken Breasts." This delectable dish combines the vibrant tang of tomatillos, the fiery heat of arbol chilies, and the tender succulence of chicken breasts, creating a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of preparing this flavorful dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUEGRA'S TOMATILLO CHICKEN



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Chicken pieces are seared and then simmered in a tomatillo sauce. This is my mother in law's recipe from the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of rice or beans as side. We recommend a cold cola pop to accompany your delicious meal.

Provided by Cyber Pana

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 dried California chile pods
3 dried red chile peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the tomatillos, California chilies, and red chile peppers into a small roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. If the chilies start to get too dark, remove them and place into a food processor or blender.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, turning to sear evenly on all sides.
  • Combine the tomatillos and chilies in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Pour this mixture in with the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

TOMATILLO CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tangy tomatillos are a great way to liven up plain old chicken breasts. Serve with Spanish rice, beans, and flour tortillas.

Provided by Pete Zaria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 slices Muenster cheese
3 ½ pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
½ cup water
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Whisk beer, teriyaki sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 6 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook the chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish and top each with a slice of Muenster cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine tomatillos and water in a large saucepan; bring water to a boil, place cover on saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tomatillos begin to burst, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir onion and garlic into tomatillo sauce; season with salt and pepper; continue cooking at a low boil until onion is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour tomatillo sauce into a blender. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Stir sour cream and cilantro into the tomatillo sauce; pour over the chicken and Muenster cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 947.6 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

TOMATILLO CHICKEN



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This chicken stew uses the flavor of the whole chicken and tangy tomatillos and traditional Mexican enhancements such as cilantro, garlic, and onion to full advantage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds tomatillos (husks removed), washed and halved
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces (wings reserved for another use)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 jalapenos, chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) hominy (optional), drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a food processor, puree tomatillos; set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pot, skin side down. Cook until browned on one side, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add jalapenos and onion to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatillo puree and hominy, if using; season with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken, skin side up, in sauce. Cover pot; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g

TOMATILLO AND ARBOL CHILE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 jar Mölli Mexico City Cooking Sauce
½ cup Heavy cream
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 bunch Cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • • Preheat oven at 400 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream and the Mexico City sauce. Lightly oil a baking dish, lay the chicken breasts, lightly salt and spoon over the cream-sauce mixture. • Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken fully cooked. • Lay each breast on a plate with steamed broccoli, spoon the sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Garnish with cilantro. Provecho!

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Easy mexican Main Course with the beautiful flavor of tomatillo. Great dish to try if you never had a tomatillo

Provided by R. Warren Meddoff

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb tomatillo, husked and rinsed (8 or so)
1 medium jalapeno chile
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, and tender stems rough-chopped divided
4 (8 -10 ounce) chicken breast halves (8- to 10-ounce bone-in, skin-on)
1/2 cup sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or baking pan and roast tomatillos and jalapeno or chilies under a hot broiler, 4 inches or so from the heat source, 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are blistered and splotchy brown with, maybe, a few black spots. Turn them and roast on the other side. Cool, then transfer tomatillos and chilies to a food processor fitted with the metal blade or blender along with any of the juices on the pan. Process or puree until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, about 6 minutes until golden brown. Raise heat to medium high, add tomatillo puree and cook 3 minutes until sauce darkens and is very thick. Add broth, brown sugar and 1/4 cup cilantro. Stir, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
  • Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in an oven-proof skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook 5 minutes until skin is richly browned. Turn and cook on bone side 2 minutes or so. Remove chicken from pan and pour out all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add tomatillo sauce and bring to a simmer. Nestle chicken pieces, skin side up, in the sauce, place in preheated 375-degree oven and bake 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. (Check with point of a small knife near the bone to make sure chicken is cooked through.)
  • Place one piece of chicken in each of four shallow bowls, spoon sauce around, top with crema or queso fresco and sprinkle remaining cilantro over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.6, Fat 45.5, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 450, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 51.8

CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO AND CILANTRO SAUCE



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Provided by Peter Hoffman

Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Broil     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Tomatillo     Cilantro     Seed     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked
3 serrano chiles, stemmed
2 whole skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, toasted 5 minutes in dry cast-iron pan over medium heat

Steps:

  • Move broiler rack into position closest to flame. Set broiler to medium. Place tomatillos and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet; broil until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn; broil other side 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and transfer to a food processor; blend. Increase broiler heat to high. Place chicken on same baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil chicken until browned, about 9 minutes. Turn; broil other side 9 minutes. Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatillos and chiles; simmer uncovered, 2 minutes. Add cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently place chicken in sauce. Simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with Roasted Kabocha Squash With Cumin Salt .

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA



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I had a jar of tomatillo salsa in the pantry and decided to create an easy week night dish full of flavor. This sure fit the bill. DH asked me to write it down before I forgot what I did so I could duplicate it again. I'm watching fat, so I didn't add cheese or sour cream to my portion, but it was still delicious. Cleanup is a breeze -just throw the foil away!

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 (1 pint) jar tomatillo salsa (mild or hot)
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
4 tablespoons sour cream
8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Line baking tray with aluminum foil.
  • Place chicken breasts on foil.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with cumin seed.
  • Place 1/4 of onion slices on each chicken breast half.
  • Cover all with tomatillo salsa.
  • Place another sheet of aluminum foil on top of chicken breasts and fold all four sides until sealed very tight.
  • Bake foil packet on tray in 375 oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and carefully remove top foil sheet.
  • Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each chicken breast half.
  • Sprinkle all with chopped cilantro.
  • Return to the oven uncovered.
  • Remove from the oven when cheese has melted.
  • Meanwhile heat tortillas.
  • Serve one chicken breast per person.
  • Place a tbsp of sour cream on top of each chicken breast half.
  • Serve with hot tortillas and refried or borracho beans.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatillos. Ripe tomatillos have a bright green color and are firm to the touch. Avoid tomatillos that are yellow or have brown spots.
  • Roast the tomatillos and chiles before using them. Roasting the tomatillos and chiles brings out their flavor and makes them easier to blend.
  • Use a blender or food processor to make the tomatillo sauce. A blender or food processor will help you get a smooth sauce.
  • Season the chicken breasts before baking them. Seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and other spices will help them develop flavor.
  • Bake the chicken breasts until they are cooked through. The chicken breasts are done baking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

This tomatillo and arbol chile baked chicken breast recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare chicken. The tomatillo sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the chicken breasts are moist and juicy. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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