Chicken Picadillo
Bursting with bold, savory-sweet flavors, Chicken Picadillo is a comforting one-pan dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This Latin-inspired recipe features tender ground chicken simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce full of vibrant ingredients like green olives, raisins, and aromatic spices such as cumin, paprika, and oregano. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it strikes the ideal balance between hearty and wholesome. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch, making it a versatile entrée that pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice, or as a flavorful filling for tacos or empanadas. Whether you’re craving a quick meal or exploring global cuisine, this Chicken Picadillo recipe is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 pound Ground chicken
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Green olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup Raisins
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock or water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and tomato paste, stirring until evenly combined.
Stir in the green olives, raisins, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the chicken stock or water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot over white rice, or use as a filling for tacos or empanadas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.9 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 5785 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.2 g | ||
| Protein | 103.4 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4680 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
