Description
Experience the bold flavors of this spicy green chili chicken, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 fresh green chilies, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables; slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Add chilies and bell peppers: Stir in green chilies and bell peppers; sauté until tender yet crisp.
- Pour in broth: Add chicken broth and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with cilantro: Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, substitute some green chilies with jalapeños.
- Pair this dish with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg