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texican smothered chicken

(5 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

I LOVE boneless skinless chicken thighs, so I'm always looking for new and different ways to utilize them. This was born of my love of Mexican food.

(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For texican smothered chicken

  • 4-8
    boneless skinless chicken thighs (depending on size)
  • 1 can
    15 oz. diced tomatoes, no salt added
  • 1/2 c
    water or chicken stock
  • 2
    tomitallos
  • 1
    pablano pepper
  • 1 sm
    sweet onion
  • 1
    jalapeno
  • 1 tsp
    granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    worchestshire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • rice, opt

How To Make texican smothered chicken

  • 1
    Cut pablano and jalapeno peppers, tomatillos and onion in half. Place on a baking sheet and place under a low broiler for about 7-10 just to char slightly.
  • 2
    Place charred veggies in a food processor and pulse just a few times. You want chopped veggies, not pureed.
  • 3
    Season chicken on both sides with your favorite seasonings, I like to use granulated garlic and onion powder and black pepper. Lightly brown on both sides in about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • 4
    Pour charred veggies over chicken.
  • 5
    To you skillet add canned tomatoes, 1/2 c. of water or chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, paprika, granulated garlic, Worcestershire and lemon juice and mix well.
  • 6
    Simmer uncovered for about 30 min.
  • 7
    Serve over spanish rice, top with a Mexican crumbling cheese.
  • 8
    NOTE: This can also be cooked in a slow cooker and the chicken shredded, add uncooked instant rice, or pre-cooked long grain rice to pot once chicken is done.
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