Green Chile Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Green Chile Chicken is a favorite at the 2 Cooks dinner table. This family friendly recipe uses readily available ingredients to create mouth watering flavors that everyone will enjoy.

Prep Time15

Active Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican

Keyword: Chicken, Chiles, family meal, main dish

Yield: servings

Calories: 568kcal

Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

1 whole chicken cut-up or your preferred pieces. We like thighs. 4 to 6 pieces of chicken.
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
2 Tbls oil
2 garlic cloves pressed more is better!
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 - 4 oz can green chilies use fresh if you prefer
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbls Flour we use 1 to 1 flour for GF
2 Tbls Water
1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature

Instructions

Mix together chile powder, cayenne, cumin and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the chicken pieces, spreading it evenly on both sides.
Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Brown the chicken in the hot oil, about 5 minutes on each side.
Sprinkle the garlic, onions and chiles evenly over the pan. Add the chicken broth. Turn up the heat and bring it to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook covered for 45 minutes at a low simmer.
Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
In a small bowl wisk together 2 tablespoons flour with 2 tablespoons water to make a smooth slurry.
Bring the sauce in the skillet to a boil. Pour in the flour/water mixture and whisk it while it comes back to a boil. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in the room temp sour cream until blended and warmed.
Serve the chicken on a plate and pour the sauce over it.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Notes

Best served over rice or mashed potatoes.

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