This is a nice chicken stew type recipe using tomatillos. Around here we only see tomatillos in the stores for a few weeks, so it is nice to make something using them when they are available. I got this recipe from my mom, although she usually makes it with pork and I like it with chicken. It is quick and easy, and can be make in about half an hour.
Chicken with Tomatillos Recipe
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, cubed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 lb tomatillos, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a sauce pan. Then mix the chicken with the cumin, chili powder and pepper. Brown in the oil for 2-3 minutes until no longer pink, and remove from pan and set aside.
- Brown 1 cup chopped onions in pan for 2-3 minutes. Then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add the cubed tomatillos and salt and stir well. After 1 minute return the chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes. Top with coriander sprigs and serve with rice.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimates.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 383Saturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 395mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 6gSugar: 12gProtein: 24g
DenSchool says
Looks insanely yummy 😀
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
This looks good.
Sarah BB @ East9thStreet says
I love tomatillos! I used to be intimidated by them but they are very easy to cook with. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I’ll have to try it!
Ronni Keller says
I think I found a sweet new recipe for my chicken!
Notorious Spinks says
This looks good! Even the tomatoes!
Kathy says
I just saw some tomatillos in the store and really wanted to buy them but I didn’t know what I would do with them, thanks for the idea!
Shell Fruscione says
I actually just had to look up what tomatillos were- I had no idea! This looks REALLY good though!
Caryn B says
Awesome recipe….I don’t use tomatillos as often as I could be : )