Spiced Guatemalan-Style Chicken Stew with Rice

Place chicken, 2 1/2 cups of the broth and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 25 minutes, turning chicken over halfway through cooking.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot.

Add pepitas, sesame seeds, cinnamon and red pepper flakes to the skillet and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and place in a blender.

Pulse until mixture resembles a powder.

In the same skillet, toast guajillo chile until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add remaining 1/2 cup broth, tomatoes and tomatillos and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and add to the blender with spice mixture.

Tear 2 tortillas into large pieces, add to the blender with spices and tomato mixture and purée, taking care as the mixture is hot.

Pour purée into the pot with chicken, stir and continue to simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is hot, about 10 minutes.

Warm remaining tortillas and serve with chicken, sauce and rice.