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The ingredients:
(onion and garlic not pictured)
1 can (11-ounce) tomatillos (or 6-7 fresh tomatillos, with husks removed), quartered
1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cans (4-1/2-ounces each) diced green chilies
4 Tbs. vegetable oil (divided)
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. chili powder
2 cans (15-oz. each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup orzo
4 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp. salt
Garnishments (as desired): crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese
Directions: (Fresh tomatillos should be easy to find in the produce sections of a well-stocked grocery store. They look like small green tomatoes with a brownish papery husk. Remove the husk before cooking with them.)
In a blender or food processor,combine the quartered tomatillos, jalapeno halves, cilantro, and diced green chilies. Blend until thick and smooth--about 1 minute. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the diced chicken in 2 Tablespoons of oil. Cook until brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large soup pot, sauté the diced onions in 2 Tablespoons of oil until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute. Then add remaining ingredients--cumin, coriander, chili powder, beans, orzo, water, bouillon, and salt. Add blended tomatillo mixture and chicken. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Stirring frequently to ensure orzo does not stick to bottom of pan, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until orzo is done. Serve hot with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired. Makes 6 hearty servings. Enjoy!
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