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Chicken Tomatillo Hominy Stew

Name: Chicken Tomatillo Hominy Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 20 oz chicken thigh, patted dry; 16 oz tomatillos, husked and chopped; 3 cup white hominy, drained and rinsed; 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cup fresh spinach; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 clove garlic clove, minced; 1/2 fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 lime, juiced; 4 tsp canola oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A bright, brothy stew with tender chicken, tomatillos, hominy, and spinach.

Generative AI

Calories: 570
Protein: 44g
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 16g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 40 min total

chicken thighpatted dry20 oz
tomatilloshusked and chopped16 oz
white hominydrained and rinsed3 cup
low-sodium chicken broth4 cup
fresh spinach4 cup
yellow oniondiced1/2
garlic cloveminced2 clove
fresh cilantrochopped1/2
limejuiced2
canola oil4 tsp
ground cumin1 tsp
kosher salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp

Instructions

1Dice the onion, chop the tomatillos and cilantro, and mince the garlic. Do not rinse the chicken. Pat it dry and season it with the salt, pepper, and cumin.
2Heat the canola oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer it to a clean plate. Wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
3Lower the heat to medium. Cook the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and softened. Add the tomatillos and a pinch of salt; cook for 4-5 minutes, until the tomatillos soften and release their juices.
4Add the broth and hominy. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the broth is steaming hot.
5Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir in the spinach and cilantro and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the spinach wilts. Finish with lime juice, taste, and adjust the salt and pepper.

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Chicken Tomatillo Hominy Stew

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