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Chicken Tomatillo Tacos

Tender chicken tacos with a tangy tomatillo pan sauce, spinach, and cheddar.

Chicken Tomatillo TacosGenerative AI
Calories
560
Protein
43g
Carbs
49g
Fat
21g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 37 min total

4
  • chicken thighpatted dry20 oz
  • tomatilloshusked and chopped12 oz
  • whole wheat tortillas8
  • baby spinach4 cup
  • shredded cheddar3 oz
  • yellow onionthinly sliced1/2
  • jalapeñothinly sliced1 oz
  • canola oil4 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • kosher salt1 tsp
  • black pepper1/4 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Thinly slice the onion and jalapeño and chop the tomatillos. Do not rinse the chicken. Wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
  2. 2Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and cumin. Warm the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear 4-5 minutes per side, until deeply golden and the chicken releases from the pan. Wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
  3. 3Add the onion, jalapeño, and tomatillos around the chicken. Cook 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens and the tomatillos begin to break down.
  4. 4Add a splash of water, cover, and simmer 10-14 minutes, until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and slice after resting briefly.
  5. 5Stir the spinach into the pan sauce and cook 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Taste and adjust the sauce with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Warm the tortillas in the skillet until flexible. Fill with sliced chicken, spinach, tomatillo sauce, and cheddar.

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