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Creamy Chicken Baked

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces organic cream cheese softened, or 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 7 oz jar diced green chilies
  • 2 tsps ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 lbs. chicken breasts or tenders chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup organic corn fresh cut from the cob, or frozen; thawed
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar or cheddar Jack
  • 1 small avocado peeled, pitted and chopped
  • fresh chopped cilantro leaves or parsley and green onions to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f.
  • Add to a medium mixing bowl: the room temperature cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), diced green chillies, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and a tiny pinch of sea salt.
  • Stir until really well combined.
  • Spray or brush a 9 × 13 baking dish with avocado oil.
  • Spread about 2/3 of this creamy mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking dish as shown.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden brown and almost cooked through.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cooked chicken pieces into your baking dish in a single layer, then sprinkle with tomatoes and corn. Spread remaining creamy mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or just until golden-brown and bubbly.
  • Garnish with diced avocado and fresh chopped cilantro or green onions and enjoy!