Let's put another 7 meals on the shelf or in the freezer! The flavors in this one are fantastic! Turn it into tortilla soup, chicken white chili, chicken verde burrito casserole, chicken verde rice or a chicken verde Buddha Bowl. So many options to make dinnertime so easy and inexpensive.
xoxo, Carter
Chicken Verde (makes 7 quarts or 14 pints)
6lb chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes
1.5-2lb tomatillos, peeled, washed, chopped in quarters
3-4 med onions, roughly chopped
5-6 cloves garlic
5-6 hot peppers, sliced (optional)
16oz canned roasted green chiles
1-2T salt to taste
1-2T pepper to taste
12-14 cups chicken broth
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Roast tomatillos, onions and garlic for 20-25 min. Note that you may need to pull the garlic out early to prevent burning.
Add all roasted veggies, canned chiles, fresh hot pepper if using, salt and pepper to chicken and mix in thoroughly.
FREEZER instructions: Add the mixed chicken and veggies to a slow cooker or instant pot. Add sufficient broth to just cover. Follow instructions for your slow cooker or pressure cooker. Monitor and add liquid if needed. Once cooked, let cool and divide among 7-14 freezer containers.
CANNING instructions: Add about 1/2 cup of broth to each qt jar. Divide Chicken and veggie mixture evenly among the jars. Top off with broth to about 1.25" headspace. De-bubble. Adjust as necessary for appropriate headspace. Place jars in cold Pressure Canner with the amount of water required by your canner. Bring to temp slowly. Let vent for 10 minutes. Add the toggle or weighted gauge appropriate for your elevation. I use 10lbs because I am below 1000 feet above sea level. Wait for canner to build to the appropriate pressure and process for 90 minutes for quarts or 75 minutes for pints. Let canner reduce pressure naturally, then remove jars and let stand undisturbed for 12-24 hours.
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