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!
Like this? Leave a comment below!