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Green Chili Chicken
This Green Chili Chicken is the ultimate, hearty Mexican comfort food that belongs in your easy 30-minute meal arsenal. It's a simple no fuss, no stress, no think weekday dinner life saver if ever there was one but it’s SO good your family will beg you to make it all the time. This Green Chili Chicken recipe is loaded with tender, juicy Southwest chicken swimming in a lusciously creamy green chili sour cream sauce with the option to add rice and beans. It’s exploding with TexMex flavors and textures made with pantry friendly ingredients with only one pan to wash! Pile this Green Chili Chicken recipe with your favorite toppings - tomatoes, avocados, salsa, tortilla chips, etc. and let the fiesta commence!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Whisk together the chicken seasonings in a small bowl. While the chicken is still on the cutting board, pat it dry and sprinkle with seasonings, toss to evenly coat; set aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat until hot and rippling. Add chicken and sear until golden (chicken will not be cooked through); remove to a plate but don't wipe out skillet.
olive oil2 tablespoons
3
Melt butter in olive oil in the skillet. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low then gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add chicken back to skillet along with black beans and cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer while stirring until thickened.
olive oil2 tablespoons
4
Remove from heat and stir in green chilies, cheese until melted then sour cream. Stir in desired amount of rice. Add hot sauce and salt to taste if desired. Optional: Top with additional shredded cheese, cover and let melt.
5
Top with desired toppings such as tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, avocados, crushed tortilla chips etc.
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