Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs
Creamy one-skillet dinner turns leftover chicken thighs into a jalapeño and green chile–sauced meal for 6 in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon 0.5 ounce unsalted butter
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional: de-seed to reduce spiciness)
- 1 ⅓ cup 112g finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup 120mL heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup 120mL whole milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 4.5- ounce can chopped green chiles
- 1 ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups ~22.5 oz shredded cooked chicken thighs
Optional Garnish (Not Included In Nutrition Info):
- 1-3 Tablespoon s finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Sauté Chopped Jalapeño: In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped jalapeño and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add In Ingredients And Stir: Stir in 1 cup (84g) shredded cheddar, heavy cream, whole milk, cream cheese, green chiles, and spices. Cook until cream cheese has melted and mixture is smooth. Then, stir in shredded chicken.
- Top With Shredded Cheese: Reduce stovetop heat to low, flatten mixture in skillet into even layer, then sprinkle on remaining ⅓ cup (28g) shredded cheddar. Cook until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish And Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions, if using, and serve.
Notes
Refrigerator Storage: Store the cooked green chile chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days (the timing will depend on how long ago you prepared the cooked shredded chicken). You can then reheat the cooked dish after it’s been stored on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freezer Storage: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator then reheat in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed throughout or in the microwave for 30-90 seconds, depending on the wattage of your microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 26.8g | Fat: 23.4g | Saturated Fat: 12.9g | Sodium: 419.1mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.7g