Mexican Chicken Hash With Poached Eggs

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   NOTE: If you are using leftover or pre-cooked chicken I add it after sauteing the vegetables; if fresh chicken, I saute the chicken first.

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   NOTE: If you are using leftover sweet potatoes, I just chop fine, if not, I grate my fresh sweet potatoes.

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   Chicken and Vegetables -- In a large oven proof saute pan. I love my cast iron for this. Melt your butter over medium high heat and add the chicken (if fresh) and cook the chicken 3-4 minutes until it starts to brown, and then add the vegetables and cook another 5 minutes until soft.

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   If using pre-cooked chicken or leftovers, melt the butter and add the vegetables and cook 5 minutes until soft then stir in the chicken.

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   Potatoes and Seasoning -- Now add either the diced leftover sweet potatoes, or the fresh shredded sweet potatoes, garlic, chipoltes, 1/2 cup cheese, fresh herbs, salt, pepper and 1 cup of the chicken broth. Now cook 2-3 minutes if using the leftover potatoes, or it may need a bit longer (4-5 minutes) if you are using fresh grated. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Note, there should be some good moisture in the bottom of the pan from the broth, if not you can add a little bit more. Remove from the heat and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Again, make sure there is a little broth in the bottom, not too much.

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   Eggs -- Now, I just take the bottom of a glass and make 6 indentations in the hash. One in the center and 5 around the outside of the pan. Then, crack 1 egg at a time in a small dish and put the egg into each indentation. Now sprinkle the cheese around the eggs. Salt and pepper the eggs liberally.

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   Bake -- 400 degrees, middle shelf. Place in the oven and cook about 7-10 minutes until the eggs are to your liking. Depending on the size of your pan and type of your pan and the size of your eggs it may take a bit longer - ENJOY!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.