If you’re a big fan of a little (or a lot) of spice and heat in your life, then you definitely have to add green chiles to your list of ingredients to play around with. Native to New Mexico, green chiles or “Hatch Chiles” are fiery peppers that are grown in the Hatch Valley region. They impart a robust smoky flavor when added to soups, stews and insanely good Green Chile Enchiladas. They can actually range from mild and medium, to hot or extra hot in terms of heat.
If you’ve never cooked with green chiles before—or even if you have—they’re an excellent addition to your pantry. This is why we’ve rounded up 44 of the best green chile recipes to try at home!
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What Are the Different Types of Green Chiles?
There are many types of green chiles, and they vary in size, shape and most importantly, spice level. The most commonly available and frequently used are:
- hatch
- poblano
- Serrano
- habanero
- jalapeño
- chilaca
- Anaheim
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What Are the Spiciest Green Chiles?
Anaheim chiles are less spicy than jalapeño peppers, hatch green chiles or serrano chiles, with habanero peppers being at the top of the spice level spectrum.
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The Difference Between Canned vs. Fresh Chiles
While some chiles are less commonly available in their fresh form (so getting canned versions of these are easier to find), opt for fresh chiles whenever possible. Fresh chiles impart a big kick of flavor and spice—and canned ones often cause the spice levels and taste to decrease over time. You can usually find fresh green chiles in the produce section near the green peppers, or canned chiles in the ethnic or international aisle of your local grocery store.
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How to Cook With Green Chiles
There are many different ways to incorporate green chiles into your meals, from making appetizers such as Stuffed Hatch Green Chiles and Hatch Chili Hummus, to sides like Jalapeño Cornbread and Green Chile Pinto Beans, to main courses such as Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas and Green Chile Stew. You can even make Roasted Hatch Chiles, Homemade Green Chili Sauce or prepare your own Pickled Jalapeños.
Here are 44 hot and spicy green chile recipes to add a kick to your meals. Browse through them, make sure to pin your favorites and get ready to spice up your life!
Best Green Chile Recipes
Ben Rayl
This green chile chicken corn chowder is super easy to make, requires little supervision and is so good.
Bobby Flay
Roasted green chiles bring a smoky flavor to this soup perfect for a cold day.
Gina Homolka
A Crock Pot supper that simmers all day on the counter while you’re busy doing other things.
Alison Ashton
If it’s Duchess Meghan’s favorite, you know it has to be good!
Parade
Full of healthy beans and vegetables, this chili also has a secret ingredient nobody will be able to guess.
Mark Boughton Photography
This 30-minute dinner success story stacks the flavors of enchiladas instead of rolling.
Krista Marshall
This flavorful chicken can be used in so many different ways, like tacos or burritos, or simply grab a fork and dig in.
Alison Ashton
This salsa highlights Anaheim chiles that are roasted to enhance their flavor.
Lovely Little Kitchen
This hatch green chile queso is super quick and easy to make and comes out smooth and creamy, even without boxed cheese.
The Flavor Bender
Here’s a super easy guide to roast hatch chile in the oven and then store them in the fridge or freezer to enjoy in the months to come!
Side Dish
With minimal ingredients, minimal effort and maximum flavor—this stew is going to be a new staple in these cold-weather months.
A Spicy Perspective
This chile verde (aka green chili) recipe is savory and bold with tomatillos and poblano peppers, and is perfect for spicy chili lovers!
Dinner at the Zoo
These enchiladas are made with shredded chicken and plenty of cheese, all rolled up in corn tortillas and smothered with green chile sauce. This enchilada recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Recipe Runner
This slow cooker soup has all the wonderful flavor of enchiladas without all the work! Hearty, creamy, full of green chiles and totally satisfying!
Krista Marshall
Perfect for a party, packed lunch or game day snack.
Beyond Mere Sustenance
This salsa is great with chips, on your favorite taco or as a finishing sauce on Mexican spice-rubbed and grilled pork chops!
Dessert for Two
Green chile chicken stew with potatoes, corn and fresh hatch green chiles!
From a Chef's Kitchen
These lima bean and potato enchiladas are spiced up with hatch green chile sauce and your enchiladas will never be the same again!
Rebooted Mom
Bring a taste of New Mexico to your table with this traditional hatch green chile sauce!
Recipe Runner
Smokey-hatched green chiles turn this mac and cheese into a spicy and flavorful treat for your tastebuds!
Cotter Crunch
A healthy gluten-free casserole with the fresh taste of hatch green chiles and tomatoes makes for a super easy and quick dinner recipe or even breakfast!
Recipe Runner
Cheesy baked green chile chicken is a quick and easy Mexican-inspired dinner! It all comes together in one dish and is perfect for busy nights!
Good in the Simple
This vegan corn chowder recipe blends the flavors of summer with the comfort of fall. It’s extremely versatile (spicy or mild; fresh, frozen or canned ingredients) and totally delicious!
The View from Great Island
Cheesy hatch green chile dip is pretty much the ultimate appetizer for all you chile heads out there who also appreciate the finer points of gooey cheese and the salty crunch of a great tortilla chip. This hot appetizer is a party in a bowl!
Krista Marshall
This casserole is perfect for a meat-free Monday and has so much flavor, nobody will miss the beef at all.
Sweet Cs Design
Delicious easy Colorado-style green chile sauce, great for enchiladas, tacos and more!
Dish by Dish
These tangy pickled jalapeños can be made in under 30 minutes and will definitely add some delicious heat to your recipes. Plus they are gluten-free and vegan too!
Erica's Recipes
Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with cheese, garlic and hatch green chile, then topped with olive, onion and more green chile for an awesome tapenade-ish kinda vibe.
Rebooted Mom
This hatch chile hummus takes traditional hummus up a notch with the flavor of roasted hatch chiles.
Krista Marshall
No need to use pre-cooked rice! It boils to perfection right in the casserole.
Food Folks and Fun
These Crock Pot green chile pinto beans are the perfect recipe for stuffing into burritos.
Parade
This casserole with a little kick is perfect when you have guests for breakfast or brunch.
Dish by Dish
This gluten-free jalapeño cornbread is studded with chopped jalapeños for the extra kick of heat. The perfect snack, appetizer or side dish that is dairy-free too!
Foodie Crush
Your slow cooker does all the hard work for you in this pork green chili recipe. Hatch green chiles are the star of this soup, but jalapeños can be used if needed!
My Heavenly Recipes
A quick and easy stuffed hatch green chile recipe.
Call Me PMC
Green chile cheddar dip with cream cheese, cheddar, green chiles and spices is simple to mix together in minutes. It’s then baked until hot, gooey, and bubbly. Serve this dip recipe with tortilla chips or pork rinds for a low-carb substitute.
The Hidden Veggies
This stew is the ultimate comfort food for any vegan who loves New Mexican green chile! It’s a cream-based soup made with vegan “chicken,” potatoes, veggies and fresh roasted green chiles!
Fetty's Food Blog
These enchiladas are filled with a creamy chicken, corn and rice mixture. Completely smothered in green chile enchilada sauce. And of course, plenty of cheese!
Taste and Tell
This green chile tortilla pie is crowd-pleasing and super easy and a little unconventional by using a tortilla as the crust.
Pressure Cooking Today
Carnitas made in an Instant Pot come out flavorful, moist and perfectly tender every time, and in minutes, not hours!
Cast Iron Keto
This dish is packed with chiles, cheese, chicken, onions and spices for one delicious low-carb cheesy dinner!
Life with the Crust Cut Off
A five-ingredient dinner that is ready when you are! You can use it in so many ways, like tacos!
A Wicked Whisk
Made with green chile salsa verde and this homemade mac and cheese will be your new favorite version.
Chelsea's Messy Apron
This simple soup takes just a few minutes to assemble (no veggie chopping) and the slow cooker does all the work.
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