Are you craving a flavorful and vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than Tomatillo and Árbol Chile Baked Chicken Breasts! This delectable recipe brings together the tangy, slightly acidic flavor of tomatillos and the spicy heat of árbol chiles to create a dish that is both exciting and satisfying.
Tender and juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, and spices, infusing them with an irresistible flavor. The chicken is then baked until perfectly cooked, resulting in succulent and flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. But the magic doesn't stop there!
Alongside the chicken, a vibrant tomatillo salsa is prepared, combining roasted tomatillos, árbol chiles, onion, and cilantro. This salsa is the perfect accompaniment to the chicken, adding a burst of freshness and a delightful spicy kick. The combination of the tender chicken and the tangy salsa creates a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.
But that's not all! The article also features two additional variations of this delicious dish to cater to different preferences. For those who prefer a milder heat level, the "Tomatillo and Poblano Chile Baked Chicken Breasts" recipe offers a milder version of the dish, using poblano chiles instead of árbol chiles. Poblano chiles provide a smoky and earthy flavor without the intense heat.
And for those who love a creamy and cheesy twist, the "Tomatillo and Árbol Chile Baked Chicken Breasts with Queso Fresco" recipe adds a generous layer of melted queso fresco cheese to the chicken and salsa. The melted cheese adds a delightful richness and creaminess, creating a dish that is both indulgent and satisfying.
Whether you prefer your chicken mild, spicy, or cheesy, you'll find the perfect recipe in this article. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with Tomatillo and Árbol Chile Baked Chicken Breasts!
TOMATILLO CHICKEN BREASTS
Tangy tomatillos are a great way to liven up plain old chicken breasts. Serve with Spanish rice, beans, and flour tortillas.
Provided by Pete Zaria
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 6h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk beer, teriyaki sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 6 to 24 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the chicken breasts on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish and top each with a slice of Muenster cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine tomatillos and water in a large saucepan; bring water to a boil, place cover on saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tomatillos begin to burst, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir onion and garlic into tomatillo sauce; season with salt and pepper; continue cooking at a low boil until onion is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Pour tomatillo sauce into a blender. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Stir sour cream and cilantro into the tomatillo sauce; pour over the chicken and Muenster cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 947.6 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN BAKE
Busy day? Bake boneless, skinless chicken breasts in tomatillo salsa verde sauce. Topped with oozy melted jack cheese, it's an easy one-pot dinner.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner 1-Pot Casserole Quick and Easy Casserole Chicken Chicken Breast Salsa Verde TexMex
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the chicken: Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, use it. The chicken should be removed from the oven when the internal temperature of the breast meat reaches 150°F.
- Serve: Remove from oven. Serve immediately. Spoon over cooked rice or quinoa. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for crunch if you would like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 61 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLOS AND POBLANOS
A spicy chicken dish with a tomatillo sauce, best served over rice and accompanied with beans (black, red, or pinto are probably best). To increase the heat of the dish, you can always add more chiles - perhaps a serrano pepper.
Provided by Suzanne
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Roast peppers for about 25 minutes, until the skins can easily be removed. Remove skins, and chop peppers.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped peppers with tomatillos, onion, red pepper, green onion, and garlic. Stir in chicken broth. Heat to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour, then saute briefly. Pour tomatillo mixture over chicken. Season with oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 384.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA
I had a jar of tomatillo salsa in the pantry and decided to create an easy week night dish full of flavor. This sure fit the bill. DH asked me to write it down before I forgot what I did so I could duplicate it again. I'm watching fat, so I didn't add cheese or sour cream to my portion, but it was still delicious. Cleanup is a breeze -just throw the foil away!
Provided by PanNan
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line baking tray with aluminum foil.
- Place chicken breasts on foil.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with cumin seed.
- Place 1/4 of onion slices on each chicken breast half.
- Cover all with tomatillo salsa.
- Place another sheet of aluminum foil on top of chicken breasts and fold all four sides until sealed very tight.
- Bake foil packet on tray in 375 oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully remove top foil sheet.
- Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each chicken breast half.
- Sprinkle all with chopped cilantro.
- Return to the oven uncovered.
- Remove from the oven when cheese has melted.
- Meanwhile heat tortillas.
- Serve one chicken breast per person.
- Place a tbsp of sour cream on top of each chicken breast half.
- Serve with hot tortillas and refried or borracho beans.
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATILLOS
Part stew, part braise, these chicken thighs become fall-apart tender in under an hour without the aid of any fancy appliances. Simmered in a tangy broth made from tomatillos and garlic, the sauce becomes delightfully thick and chicken-y, perfect for garnishing with lime, radishes and plenty of cilantro. It's terrific as is, served with tortillas for dipping, but a can of rinsed hominy, beans or cooked rice adds some nice heft.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pot, skin side down and cook, without disturbing, until skin has rendered most of the fat and is a nice golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. (You want it to be very deeply golden brown so that it stays nice and brown as it braises.)
- Using tongs, flip the chicken and continue to cook until nicely browned on the other side, another 5 or so minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board, leaving all the fat and golden bits behind. Add smashed garlic and half of the sliced onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatillos and half of the jalapeño and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken back in, skin side up (they will not submerge all the way; that's fine). Simmer, uncovered, until tomatillos have completely broken down and the sauce has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add hominy and continue to cook until flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (it should be looser than tomato sauce, thicker than soup), another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine radish, remaining onion, remaining jalapeño and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Serve each piece of chicken with sauce spooned around. Top with radish mixture, some cilantro and tortillas alongside for sopping up all the goods.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 693, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1670 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the salsa:
- On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky.
- For the enchiladas:
- Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large flameproof baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.
- Serve hot with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, the remaining tomatillo salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole, if desired.
- In a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season with salt and pepper.
- Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed pot, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed the water, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the garlic and bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.
TOMATILLO AND ARBOL CHILE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream and the Mexico City sauce. Lightly oil a baking dish, lay the chicken breasts, lightly salt and spoon over the cream-sauce mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken fully cooked. Lay each breast on a plate with steamed broccoli, spoon the sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Garnish with cilantro. Provecho!
CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO AND CILANTRO SAUCE
Provided by Peter Hoffman
Categories Food Processor Chicken Broil Hot Pepper Healthy Tomatillo Cilantro Seed Self
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Move broiler rack into position closest to flame. Set broiler to medium. Place tomatillos and chiles on a rimmed baking sheet; broil until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Turn; broil other side 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and transfer to a food processor; blend. Increase broiler heat to high. Place chicken on same baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Broil chicken until browned, about 9 minutes. Turn; broil other side 9 minutes. Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatillos and chiles; simmer uncovered, 2 minutes. Add cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently place chicken in sauce. Simmer, covered, until meat is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro. Serve with Roasted Kabocha Squash With Cumin Salt .
TOMATILLO CHICKEN
This chicken stew uses the flavor of the whole chicken and tangy tomatillos and traditional Mexican enhancements such as cilantro, garlic, and onion to full advantage.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, puree tomatillos; set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pot, skin side down. Cook until browned on one side, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add jalapenos and onion to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatillo puree and hominy, if using; season with salt and pepper. Nestle chicken, skin side up, in sauce. Cover pot; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATILLO-CHILE CREAM
When you are in a hurry, this recipe really hits the spot by using commercial Tomatillo Green Salsa. I enjoy this chicken in corn tortillas. Feel free to add extra ingredients. Recipe is from my "James McNair's Favorites" cookbook.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper toweling. Cut each chicken breast into strips. Set aside.
- In a saute pan or skillet, combine the oil and butter and place over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the chicken strips and cook, turning frequently, until opaque on all sides, about 3 minutes. Stir in the sour cream and salsa, reduce the heat to very low, and cook until the chicken is tender, but still moist inside and the sour cream and salsa have blended into a thick sauce, about 10 minutes.
- To serve; arrange the chicken on warmed plates or tortillas and sprinkle lightly with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 234.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 31.7
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatillos: Look for tomatillos that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Roast the tomatillos and chiles: Roasting the tomatillos and chiles intensifies their flavor and gives the sauce a smoky depth of flavor. Be sure to keep an eye on them while they are roasting so that they do not burn.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro and oregano, add a burst of flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use only half the amount.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken breasts, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before removing it from the pan.
Conclusion:
This tomatillo and arbol chile baked chicken breast recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The roasted tomatillos and chiles give the sauce a smoky and flavorful depth, while the fresh herbs add a burst of brightness. The chicken breasts are cooked until they are tender and juicy, and the whole dish comes together in just over an hour. Serve this chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or roasted vegetables.
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