Pollo Picado Chicken with Tomatoes and Peppers

If you are tired of the same old chicken recipes – give this yummy Pollo Picado with chicken recipe a try.

Pollo Picado Recipe – Chicken with Green Pepper, Onions and Tomatoes

Chicken with green peppers, onions and tomatoes – what’s not to love about Pollo Picado!

We tossed in a little cream and a few spices and created a tasty little dinner dish that is ready in 30 minutes or less.

This chicken recipe also makes excellent leftovers and heats up nicely for lunch the next day. Serve over rice or scoop into your favorite tortilla with a little side of sour cream.

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Pollo Picado

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Pollo Picado is an Easy and Delicious Chicken Recipe The whole Family will Love.

Course: Easy Dinner

Cuisine: American

About: Pollo Picado

Servings: 4

Calories: 340 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup diced green pepper (about 1 small green pepper)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, diced find
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2/3 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Heat oil and butter in a medium-sized skillet.

2. Add cubed chicken, green pepper, garlic and onion. Saute for about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked most of the way through. Lightly salt & pepper chicken while it's cooking.

3. Stir in tomatoes,cream, chili powder and oregano. Bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 4-5 minutes.

4. Sprinkle cheese over top and cook for 1 minute or until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts

Pollo Picado

Amount Per Serving (4 g)

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Cholesterol 127mg42%

Sodium 368mg16%

Potassium 601mg17%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 970IU19%

Vitamin C 26.4mg32%

Calcium 282mg28%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Gently sauté everything together for about 5-6 minutes. Yum, smells really good.  Cut your chicken cubes to the same size so they cook evenly.

Add the tomatoes and stir through.  Find the brand of tomatoes you like the best.

Sprinkle the cheese on top and let it melt. Use shredded Mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese.

Cooking Tips for Polo Picado –

• Try to cute the chicken into cubes that are the same in size so they cook at the same rate.
• Small cubes of chicken don’t take that long to cook. You always want to cook the chicken through for safety reasons, but try not to over cook or the chicken will turn out tough.
• Dice the green pepper into small pieces.
• We always grate our own cheese because it tastes better and melts better.

What to Serve with This Tasty Chicken Recipe:

• Plain White Rice
• Egg Noodles
• Spaghetti – Buttered Spaghetti Nooodles