Colorado Green Chili Recipe: A Smoky, Comforting Bowl of Colorado Warmth
You're going to love this one imagine the burst of flavors, the vibrant textures, and that secret twist that makes this recipe absolutely irresistible; trust me, you need to try this ASAP!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs diced or shredded
- 1 pound poblano peppers roasted, peeled, and chopped
- 1 pound Anaheim peppers roasted, peeled, and chopped
- 2 serrano peppers minced (add more or less for spice)
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water optional thickener
Instructions
- Roast the poblano and Anaheim peppers under a broiler or on a grill until blistered and blackened.
- Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover, and steam for 10 minutes. Peel, deseed, chop, and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions until golden.
- Add garlic and serrano peppers, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Brown lightly for extra flavor.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, and roasted peppers. Simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- For thicker chili, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer a few more minutes.
- Shred chicken in the pot with two forks. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For the slow cooker: Add all ingredients (except cornstarch) and cook on Low 6-7 hrs or High 3-4 hrs. Shred before serving.
- For the Instant Pot: Use sauté mode for onion and garlic, then add remaining ingredients and pressure cook on High for 15 mins. Natural release 10 mins, shred, and serve.
Notes
Top with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with tortillas or cornbread. Roast peppers well, steam before peeling, and go slow on the spice. Let it rest before serving—the flavor gets even better!