Pollo En Salsa Verde

Pollo en salsa verde is a dish featuring chicken slow-cooked in a green sauce until it is tender and all the bright and spicy flavors come together in one delicious meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast (cut into small chunks)
• 1 lb zucchini (cut into chunks)
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 2 jalapeño peppers (cut into strips, seeds and veins removed)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 lb tomatillos (or 1 small can cooked tomatillos)
• 1 small zucchini (cut in half)
• 3 serrano peppers (see notes)
• 1 small bunch cilantro
• 1 small onion (cut in half)
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1/4 tsp cumin (seeds or ground)
• 1 tsp oregano

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place tomatillos, chilies, and the zucchini cut into half in a pot, cover with water and boil until tomatillos and zucchini are cooked through. Drain and allow to cool down.
2. 2Place the cooked ingredients in a blender along with cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
3. 3Pour 1 ½ cups of water and blend until you'll have a smooth sauce. Set aside.
4. 4Heat the olive oil in a large cooking pan over medium heat.
5. 5Add zucchini chunks, jalapeño strips, and sliced onions. Cook stirring constantly until onions and chilies are slightly softened.
6. 6Make some room in the middle of the pan. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
8. 8Pour over the salsa verde and mix well to combine all ingredients.
9. 9Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, mixing from time to time.
10. 10Adjust seasonings and turn off the heat. Serve with a side of rice or your favorite side dish.