POLLO PULQUEROS (CHICKEN, TOMATILLO, AND JALAPENO STEW)

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Pollo Pulqueros (Chicken, Tomatillo, and Jalapeno Stew) image

From Rick Bayless in the Feb-March 2005 Eating Well. I think that this would work well in a crockpot, too!

Provided by Carianne

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (at least!)
1 1/4 lbs tomatillos, with husks removed,washed,and cut into 1/4 inch rounds (12 - 16)
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno pepper (and 2 Tablespoons of liquid)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Arrange onion slices (overlapping) in bottom of 5- 6 quart Dutch oven.
  • Arrange potatoes on top of onions, sprinkle with salt.
  • Arrange chicken on top of potatoes, then cilantro, then tomatillos.
  • Top with jalapenos and drizzle with pickling liquid.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove lid and bake for 15- 20 minutes additional.
  • Serve hot and garnish with more cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 317.9, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 26.3

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