Description
Learn how to make a delicious One Skillet White Chicken Chili Bake that is easy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy night in. Click for the recipe now!
Ingredients
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – 1 yellow onion, chopped
- – 1 pound (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- – 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- – 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- – 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- Р1 jalape̱o, seeded if desired, and chopped
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cumin
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
- – kosher salt and black pepper
- – 1 cup (240 ml) long grain rice
- – 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) salsa verde
- – 1 can white beans, drained
- – 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- – 3/4 cup (180 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- – 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded pepper jack cheese
- – avocado and green onions, for serving
- – lime zest and juice, for serving
Instructions
- Set your oven to a temperature of 425° F to preheat.
- In a large, oven-friendly skillet, warm up the vegetable oil over high heat. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add the chopped onion and cubed chicken. Sauté for 5 minutes. Then, mix in the minced garlic, chopped poblano and red bell peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and a dash of salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the aroma is rich and fragrant.
- Incorporate the rice, stirring for 1-2 minutes until it begins to toast slightly. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting. Let the rice cook for 15 minutes, allowing most, but not all, of the liquid to be absorbed. Stir in the salsa verde, drained white beans, and chopped cilantro.
- Take the skillet off the heat and scatter the shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses over the chicken and rice mixture. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve with toppings of your choice such as avocado, more cilantro, and a sprinkle of lime zest and juice. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Note: Enhance the heat by keeping the jalapeño seeds when chopping.
- Second note: Try switching the chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein choice.
- Third note: Explore using different beans such as black beans or kidney beans for more variety.
