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Verde chicken chili bake

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast (cubed)
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 red bell peppers (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (or any white rice)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • Mexican cheese (shredded)
  • limes (for serving)
  • avocado (for serving)
  • green onion (for serving)
  • cilantro (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil over medium heat on a skillet.

  3. 3

    When the oil shimmers add the chicken and onion.

  4. 4

    Cook for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the bell pepper, garlic, and spices.

  6. 6

    Cook for 10 minutes until peppers and onion begin to soften.

  7. 7

    Add rice and cook for a minute or two.

  8. 8

    Add two cups of water.

  9. 9

    Bring to boil, place lid on skillet, and turn down to a simmer for 15 minutes.

  10. 10

    Add beans, tomatoes, salsa verde, and cilantro and mix well.

  11. 11

    Sprinkle as much cheese as you want to the top, place in oven and bake for 10 minutes.

  12. 12

    Remove, plate, and top with more cilantro, green onion, avocado, and limes!