If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. My recipe is made using more traditional ingredients from the U.S. Southwest, like Hatch chiles, black beans and spices. It’s also a lot like a big pot of gumbo, as we’re starting with rich dark roux, which thickens up the whole pot and adds loads of flavor. I gotta say - IT IS FREAKING DELICIOUS! Seriously, take a look. Let’s talk about how to make Mike’s Green Chile Chicken Stew.
Olive Oil. Or use peanut oil. Boneless Chicken. I’m using chicken breast, though chicken thigh is great here. Peanut Oil. Or us a neutral vegetable oil. For making the roux. All-Purpose Flour. Hatch Chile Peppers. You can sub in poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, or jalapenos. Other Vegetables. Onion, celery, garlic, tomatoes. Black Beans. Seasonings. Chili powder (I’m using a New Mexican blend), cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, crushed red pepper, oregano, and salt and pepper. Chicken Stock. For Serving. White rice, if desired.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook a couple minutes per side until browned. Set aside until ready to use. See my video on how to make a roux for a good demonstration. Add the Vegetables. Add peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Stir and cook about 8 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, seasonings and chicken stock. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom. Give it all a good stir. Simmer the Stew. Reduce the heat and cook at medium-low for 1 hour to thicken. You can let it just sit at this point to simmer. Boom! Done! This makes about 3 quarts of chicken stew, or one huge pot! The Roux is Key. Making the roux adds so much flavor to this dish, which makes it quite a bit like a gumbo. It can take up to 30 minutes or longer to make a proper dark roux, but the time it worth it. See my post on How to Make a Roux, which includes a video demonstration. You can easily add in other vegetables to your preference, like carrots, potatoes, or other root vegetables. Corn is a great addition as well.
