Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few whole leaves for garnish; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds); 1/4 cup julienned green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons diced red onion; 1 medium plum tomato, cored and diced (about 1/4 cup); 4 ounces shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few whole leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup julienned green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 medium plum tomato, cored and diced (about 1/4 cup)
4 ounces shredded Colby-Jack cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Whisk together the oil, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat.
3
Transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and arrange the green pepper, onion, and tomato over each.
4
Roast until the largest piece is just cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
5
Remove the chicken from oven and immediately top with the cheese and serve as the cheese melts.
6
Transfer the chicken to a platter or among plates and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

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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 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few whole leaves for garnish, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Easy Cheesy Chili 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.

Easy Cheesy Chili Chicken

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