CHICKEN TOMATILLO CHILI

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I really love this recipe. I make it all year round, Even the kids like it! Inspired by Country Living Magazine, January 2001. Pork tenderloin can be used as well. Be sure to top with chopped cilantro. It is great without BUT so much better with it!

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon sea salt
6 -8 large fresh tomatillos, husked remove, cored & quartered or 1 lb fresh tomatillo
1 large jalapeno, I use serano chili
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can northern white beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Add oil to pot. Over medium heat, sauté chicken, season with salt, cook until no longer pink. About 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pot, set aside.
  • In the mean time, in a food processor, make a flavor paste. Combine tomatillos, green chilies and jalapeño and blend until thick & smooth. May need to make 2 batches.
  • Add more oil if desired, add onions and garlic, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Careful not to burn the garlic. Add chicken back to pot. Add cumin and coriander. Stir.
  • Add the flavor paste, green chilies, chicken broth and beans to the cooked chicken pieces.
  • Simmer for at least 45 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved. I prefer to simmer longer, for up to 2 hours.
  • Top with cilantro at serving.
  • Serve with warm torn flour tortillas or crispy tortilla chips.

Sadia Saeed
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Overall, this chili was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were good. I would definitely make it again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.


Sandy Garcia
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This chili was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it flavorful enough. I also thought the chicken was a bit dry.


Sunita Tharuni
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I'm not a big fan of tomatillos, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The tomatillos added a really unique flavor to the chili that I loved. I'll definitely be making this again.


Isaac Brooks
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This chili is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Victoria Ekpo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out great! It was the perfect amount of spicy and tangy. I served it with sour cream and avocado and it was a huge hit.


Munira Yakubukhalid
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the chicken was very tender. I'll probably make it again with less chili powder next time.


Eslyne Tule
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken and tomatillos make it so flavorful and unique. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cazandra Roodt
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This chili is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of chicken, tomatillos, and spices. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


TshepLash Princess
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The tomatillos gave the chili a really unique flavor that we all loved. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdul Aahab
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This chicken tomatillo chili is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chili is the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.