Hatch Chile Enchilada Pie

Method9 steps · about 1 hr 35 min

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   Step 1: Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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   Step 2: Arrange Hatch chiles, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

   Uses 6 Hatch chile peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded · 1 tablespoon olive oil

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   Step 3: Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Cool; remove and discard skins. Roughly chop chiles.

   Uses 6 Hatch chile peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded

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   Step 4: Melt butter (2 tablespoons) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour 1 cup chicken broth over thighs and bring to a boil. Cover skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook the chicken thighs until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat.

   Braise chicken thighs · 5 minUses 2 tablespoons butter · 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs · 1 cup chicken broth

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   Step 5: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion (1), garlic (4 cloves), oregano, cumin (¼ teaspoon), salt, and pepper in hot oil until onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Stir chopped chiles, tomatoes, and 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until chiles and onion are tender, 20 minutes.

   Simmer chile sauce · 20 minUses 6 Hatch chile peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded · remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil · 1 onion, chopped · 4 cloves garlic, minced · ¼ teaspoon dried oregano · ¼ teaspoon ground cumin · salt and ground black pepper to taste · ½ (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

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   Step 6: Mash chile-onion (1) mixture to a sauce consistency. Remove chicken thighs from chicken broth, reserving 1/2 cup broth. Stir thighs into chile sauce; cook until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes.

   Uses 6 Hatch chile peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded · 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs · 1 onion, chopped

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   Step 7: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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   Step 8: Spread a thin layer of chile chicken sauce on the bottom of an 8-inch pie dish. Arrange a layer of corn tortillas over sauce, spread another layer of chile chicken sauce over the tortillas, and sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over sauce. Repeat layering process until all tortillas, sauce, and cheese are used, ending with a layer of cheese. Pour 1/2 cup reserved chicken broth over the top.

   Uses 6 Hatch chile peppers, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded · 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs · 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas · 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend · 1/2 cup reserved chicken-cooking broth

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   Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

   Uses 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend