texican smothered chicken

Name: Texican Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4-8 - boneless skinless chicken thighs (depending on size); 1 can(s) 15 oz. diced tomatoes, no salt added; 1/2 cup(s) water or chicken stock; 2 - tomitallos; 1 - pablano pepper; 1 small sweet onion; 1 - jalapeno; 1 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic; 2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 tablespoon(s) worchestshire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; - rice, opt

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Lynn Socko

San Angelo, TX

Updated on Jun 4, 2012

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.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make texican smothered chicken

Step 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.

Step 2

Place charred veggies in a food processor and pulse just a few times. You want chopped veggies, not pureed.
Step 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.
Step 4

Pour charred veggies over chicken.
Step 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.
Step 6

Simmer uncovered for about 30 min.
Step 7

Serve over spanish rice, top with a Mexican crumbling cheese.
Step 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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