Description
A flavorful and comforting Chicken Picadillo made with ground chicken, tomatoes, olives, and spices, perfect for a quick and hearty meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup green olives, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the chopped green and red bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, sliced green olives, raisins, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and flavors meld.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the Chicken Picadillo hot over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes