Sunday, November 22, 2009

Chicken Chile Verde


I got this idea from my brother's friend. The same friend who inspired me to start my food blog. It takes a while to make, but it's so worth it. The picture is a bit ghetto because my camera broke so I had to take it with my phone.

3 pounds skinless boneless chicken- You can get this a few ways, Personally, I like to buy it already cooked. Trader Joe's has packages of cooked chicken and they also have whole roasted chickens. Or you can buy it raw and cook it yourself. Whatever you prefer.
olive oil
3 cups chopped onions- To make it easier, I like to buy the already chopped onions from the store. I hate chopping onions and its definitely a time saver.
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
5 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
6 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 jar Trader Joe's salsa verde
2 4oz cans of fire roasted diced green chiles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cinnamon sticks
corn tortillas

Saute the onions and garlic in a large skillet with about 2 tbs of olive oil. Once it is done, transfer to a big pot and add the chopped or shredded chicken, corn, oregano, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, chile verde salsa and chicken broth. After the concoction comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low, cover and let simmer for about 2 hours or until thick. As with any recipe, you can add or remove any ingredients you want. If you don't like cumin, don't add it. If you like cayenne pepper, throw it on in there. Be your own boss with this one folks.
Once the verde is done, spoon as much as you want onto corn tortillas and enjoy! You can throw some shredded cheese on there to doll it up but it's just as delicious without.

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