Chicken Chile Verde
Chicken Chile Verde is a Mexican dish made with chicken and a green sauce. The sauce is made with tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro.
The chicken is cooked in the sauce with potatoes until it's tender.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 25, 2026Share
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Chicken Chile Verde is a Mexican dish made with chicken and a green sauce. The sauce is made with tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro.
The chicken is cooked in the sauce with potatoes until it's tender.
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Ingredients 16
1 whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 tomatillos, husked and quartered
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
6 cloves garlic
0.5 bunch cilantro
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cup sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
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1
Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper on all sides.
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2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes total. Set aside.
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3
Blend the tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro, and chicken stock until smooth. Set aside.
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4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-low heat in a Dutch oven. Cook the onion until it's soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, and bay leaf; cook 1 minute.
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Put the chicken over the onion mixture in the Dutch oven. Pour in the tomatillo mixture. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Stir in the potatoes and cook, uncovered, until they are easily pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with sour cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 25g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 70mg
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Sodium 425mg
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Total Carbohydrate 30g
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Dietary Fiber 5g
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Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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