Mexican Chicken Stew

Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • Few dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • Kosher salt
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and sweat until soft and translucent. Add spices and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic. Add tomatoes, chicken, Worcestershire, and stock.

2. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.

3. Cut the lime in half, squeeze juice into the pot, and then add the juiced halves as well.

4. Add white rice and cook 5 minutes longer to warm rice through. Season, to taste, with salt.

5. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Time: 30 min, Makes 6 servings, Difficulty: Easy