Easy cheesy chili chicken recipe

Easy cheesy chili chicken recipe

By Hannah Xu
10’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
30’ Total time
449 Calories
4 Serving
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Step 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.
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Step 3

Transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet and arrange the green pepper, onion, and tomato over each. 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.
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Step 4

Remove the chicken from oven and immediately top with the cheese and serve as the cheese melts. Transfer the chicken to a platter or among plates and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Ingredient

  • Freshly ground black pepper
    Freshly ground black pepper
  • Garlic
    Garlic
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
  • Cayenne
    Cayenne
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Julienned green bell pepper
    Julienned green bell pepper
  • Diced red onion
    Diced red onion
  • Shredded colby-jack cheese
    Shredded colby-jack cheese
  • Plum tomato
    Plum tomato
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