GREEN CHILE CHICKEN STEW

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Many agree the best green chiles are grown in the Hatch Valley in southern New Mexico, so it's great to make this delicious chicken stew in early fall when they're are available. (Get a friend to send you some, or order them online.) But you can also make it throughout the year using frozen or canned green chiles. Though pork, beef or lamb are more traditional for green chile stew, this chicken version is a bit lighter, quicker to cook and still packs a punch. It's not a dish for the faint of heart.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, legs, or a cut-up whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or lard
Flour, for dredging
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 cup chopped roasted New Mexico green chile, fresh or frozen and thawed
3 cups chicken stock or water
2 large potatoes, peeled, cut in 1-inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled, cut in 2-inch slices
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Warm flour or corn tortillas, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess. Brown chicken well on both sides, then remove and set aside.
  • Add onions to pot, season lightly with salt and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin, and cook for 1 minute. Then add chopped chiles and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Return chicken to pot; reduce heat to a brisk simmer, and cook, covered with lid ajar, for 30 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 20 to 25 minutes more, until vegetables are soft but not falling apart.
  • Skim fat from surface of sauce. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt. For a thicker sauce, add dissolved cornstarch and stir well. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Serve in deep wide soup plates with plenty of sauce. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges.

Diane T S Cooke
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This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Lexin Rupley
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This stew is a bit too spicy for me, but I think it would be perfect for people who like their food with a kick.


INDRA Maya
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I'm not a huge fan of green chiles, but this stew was still really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was very tender.


Ayden Rhone
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and it always turns out great.


Lah KR
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This is my go-to stew recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Scipion Scipion
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This stew is so flavorful and comforting. Perfect for a cold winter night.


Zuthi Islam
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green chiles give it a nice kick, and the chicken is always so tender.


Its Rayhan
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This stew is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and come home to a delicious meal.


zaheer zabi
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the spicy, flavorful broth and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Paula Gomes
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This green chile chicken stew is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the chicken is perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.


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