Description
A flavorful and comforting Chicken Picadillo made with ground chicken, tomatoes, olives, and raisins, simmered to perfection. This traditional Latin American dish is perfect served over rice or with warm tortillas.
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
1/4 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
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the chopped green and red bell peppers and cook for 3 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. Stir to combine.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes