Picadillo-Style Chicken

Ground chicken is simmered in a rich and spicy sauce with chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, tomatoes, apple, and green olives. Served with brown rice and a 'reverse guacamole,' this is a terrific weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 1275 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 avocados
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 2 pounds lean ground chicken
• 1 green apple, diced
• 3 ounces green olives, sliced
• ½ cup tortilla chips, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown ground chicken, onion, garlic and spices in a skillet. Break up the meat so that it cooks evenly.

Step 2

Add tomatoes then mix in apples and olives.

Step 3

Put stove on low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully marry. Insert a food thermometer into the meat mixture to read at least 165 degrees F.

Step 4

Serve over brown rice.

Step 5

Serve alongside reverse guacamole. Slice the avocados, coat them in ranch dressing or plain yogurt and roll them in smashed tortilla chips.