Chicken Chili Verde with Lime Crema & Fresh Cilantro

Ingredients 14 total

• 1 ½ lb boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb tomatillos
• 2 whole poblano peppers
• 1 small jalapeño
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• salt
• ½ cup fresh cilantro

How to Make It

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add onion and cook until softened.
3. 3Add garlic and cook for ⏱ 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add tomatillos, jalapeño, and chicken broth.
5. 5Simmer for ⏱ 10–15 minutes until tomatillos soften.
6. 6Blend the mixture until smooth, then return to the pot.
7. 7Add chopped roasted poblano peppers, cumin, and salt.
8. 8Add chicken and simmer for ⏱ 20–25 minutes until cooked through and tender.
9. 9Shred or chunk chicken as desired and stir back into the sauce.
10. 10In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and salt to make lime crema.
11. 11Serve chili verde topped with lime crema and fresh cilantro.