Chili Cheese Chicken Recipe

Name: Chili Cheese Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Lb.of boneless chicken thighs; 2 Tbs of olive oil; 2 Plum tomatoes cored seeded and diced; 2 Tbs. of chopped cilantro; 1/2 Cup of julienned green pepper; 2 Cloves of garlic minced; 2 Tbs of chopped red onion; 1 Tbs of chili powder; 1 Tbs of ground cumin; 6 oz. Shredded Colby Jack Cheese; Dash of Cayenne Pepper, more if you want to spice it up; 1/2 Tsp of salt; 1/8 Tsp of pepper

Servings: persons

2 Lb.of boneless chicken thighs
2 Tbs of olive oil
2 Plum tomatoes cored seeded and diced
2 Tbs. of chopped cilantro
1/2 Cup of julienned green pepper
2 Cloves of garlic minced
2 Tbs of chopped red onion
1 Tbs of chili powder
1 Tbs of ground cumin
6 oz. Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Dash of Cayenne Pepper, more if you want to spice it up
1/2 Tsp of salt
1/8 Tsp of pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2
Whisk together olive oil, garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix well
3
Add chicken to the bowl and coat well
4
Transfer the chicken to a casserole dish
5
Evenly distribute the green pepper, onion, and tomato over each piece of chicken.
6
Place casserole dish in preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes until the juices run clear when pierced or the temperature of the chicken reads 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
7
When done remove chicken from the oven and immediately top with cheese
8
Garnish with the cilantro and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Lb.of boneless chicken thighs, 2 Tbs of olive oil, 2 Plum tomatoes cored seeded and diced, 2 Tbs. of chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chili Cheese Chicken falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Cheese Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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