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Chicken Picadillo

Both sweet and spicy, this tasty dish is sure to please the whole family.

Recipe Highlights

Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Recipe from: Eatfresh.org

Chicken Picadillo

Ingredients

  • pound Ground Chicken
  • 1/2 cups Onion chopped
  • 1/2 cups Chayote Squash chopped
  • cup Bell Pepper chopped (or use poblano pepper)
  • 1/3 cup Pimento Stuffed Green Olives chopped
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • tablespoon Chili Powder
  • teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 14 ounces Diced Tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick pot or skillet, brown chicken over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up with the back of a spoon.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Serve hot.

Chef's Tips

  • To make stuffed peppers, spoon picadillo mixture into poblanos or bell pepper halves. Cover with foil and bake until peppers are tender.

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