Spicy Green Chile Chicken Stew
Indulge in a warm and comforting Spicy Green Chile Chicken Stew that's designed for flexibility and flavor. This hearty dish showcases tender chicken simmered in a robust broth enriched with zesty green chiles and wholesome vegetables, allowing you to adjust the spice level to your liking. The base features a homemade broth, crafted using the chicken and aromatic vegetables, which adds depth to the stew. Ideal for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this nourishing stew can be customized with your favorite ingredients while always maintaining its core elements: chicken, green chiles, and cream of chicken soup. Enjoy a bowlful of deliciousness that's sure to become a new favorite!
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Servings
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Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
whole chicken
1 (cleaned and rinsed)
onion
1 (quartered)
onion
1/2 (chopped)
celery
4 stalks (2 broken into large pieces, 2 chopped)
cloves
4 (whole)
seasoning salt
1 teaspoon (approx. to taste)
bay leaves
2 (whole)
garlic cloves
2 (crushed)
whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon (whole)
water
enough to cover chicken (for boiling)
butter or margarine
1 tablespoon (for sautéing)
fresh mushrooms
6 (sliced)
onion
1 medium (chopped)
carrot
1 (chopped)
tomatoes
2 (skinned and cut into wedges)
zucchini
1 (chopped)
cream of chicken soup
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans (can be substituted with homemade if preferred)
green Anaheim chili
1/2 cup (4 oz. can) (drained)
potato
1 (chopped)
Instructions
1
In a large pot, submerge the whole chicken in enough water to cover it completely. Add a quartered onion, two broken celery stalks, four cloves, seasoned salt (to taste), two bay leaves, crushed garlic cloves, and whole black peppercorns.
2
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the chicken until fully cooked (about 1-2 hours) or use a slow cooker for convenience. Once cooked, let it cool before refrigerating, which allows for easy removal of excess fat.
3
Remove the chicken from the broth, discarding the bones and skin. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
4
Strain the broth to remove the onion, celery, and spices, reserving about half for future use. Bring the remaining broth to a gentle simmer.
5
In a separate pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion in butter or margarine until lightly browned.
6
Add the chopped potato, chopped celery, and carrot to the simmering broth. Cook until they reach a tender consistency. If using pre-cooked vegetables, reduce cooking time.
7
Once the potatoes, celery, and carrot are soft, add the chopped zucchini and cook until almost tender. Stir in the sautéed mushrooms, cream of chicken soup, green chile, tomatoes, and the reserved chicken meat.
8
Simmer the entire mixture for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spicy Green Chile Chicken Stew?
It is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a robust broth with zesty green chiles and vegetables.
Is this recipe flexible?
Yes, the stew is designed for flexibility, allowing you to adjust ingredients and spice levels to your liking.
How do I make the broth for this stew?
The broth is homemade by boiling a whole chicken with onion, celery, cloves, seasoned salt, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns.
How long should I cook the chicken?
The chicken should be boiled for about 1 to 2 hours until fully cooked, or you can use a slow cooker for convenience.
Why should I refrigerate the chicken and broth?
Refrigerating the chicken in its broth allows for easy removal of excess fat before finishing the stew.
What do I do with the chicken skin and bones?
Once the chicken is cooked and cooled, remove the chicken from the broth and discard the bones and skin.
How should the chicken meat be prepared for the stew?
The chicken meat should be chopped into bite-sized pieces after removing the bones and skin.
Do I use all the broth I made?
No, you should strain the broth and reserve about half for future use, using the remaining half for the stew.
How are the mushrooms and onions prepared for the stew?
Sauté sliced mushrooms and chopped onion in butter or margarine until they are lightly browned.
Which vegetables are added to the simmering broth first?
Chopped potato, celery, and carrot are added to the broth first and cooked until they reach a tender consistency.
When should I add the zucchini?
Add the chopped zucchini once the potatoes, celery, and carrot are soft, and cook until it is almost tender.
What type of green chile is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for a 1/2 cup (4 oz. can) of drained green Anaheim chili.
Can I use a substitute for cream of chicken soup?
Yes, the canned cream of chicken soup can be substituted with a homemade version if preferred.
How long should the stew simmer after all ingredients are combined?
Simmer the entire mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
How should I serve the Spicy Green Chile Chicken Stew?
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
What aromatics are used in the initial chicken boiling process?
The aromatics include quartered onion, broken celery stalks, whole cloves, bay leaves, crushed garlic, and whole black peppercorns.
Can I use pre-cooked vegetables in this stew?
Yes, if using pre-cooked vegetables, you should reduce the cooking time accordingly.
What size cans of cream of chicken soup are needed?
The recipe requires two 10 3/4 ounce cans of cream of chicken soup.
How are the tomatoes prepared?
The tomatoes should be skinned and cut into wedges before being added to the stew.
How much butter is needed for sautéing?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine.
Is this recipe suitable for family gatherings?
Yes, it is described as an ideal nourishing stew for family gatherings or chilly evenings.
What type of salt is recommended?
Seasoned salt is used to taste, approximately 1 teaspoon for the initial broth.
How many stalks of celery are used in total?
Four stalks are used: two broken into large pieces for the broth and two chopped for the stew.
How much zucchini is added?
The recipe calls for one chopped zucchini.
Does the recipe specify a serving size?
No, the servings and serving size information are not provided in the raw data.
What provides the spicy element in this stew?
The green Anaheim chili and the robust seasonings provide the spicy flavor profile.
How many potatoes are used?
One chopped potato is included in the vegetable mix.
Are the garlic cloves chopped or crushed?
The recipe specifies using two crushed garlic cloves.
How many mushrooms should I prepare?
The recipe suggests using six fresh mushrooms, sliced.
Can I use a whole chicken for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe starts with one whole chicken, cleaned and rinsed.