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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Rachel Marek

overhead view of all ingredients on a countertop

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsavocado oil1largered bell pepper, sliced1largeyellow bell pepper, sliced1mediumonion, halved and sliced4teaspoonschili powder2 ½teaspoonsground cumin1 ¼teaspoonsgarlic powder¾teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper2 ½cupssliced cooked chicken thighs1tablespoonlime juice6(6-inch)corn tortillas, halved and cut into 1-inch strips1cupshredded Mexican cheese blend¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

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Ingredients

3tablespoonsavocado oil

1largered bell pepper, sliced

1largeyellow bell pepper, sliced

1mediumonion, halved and sliced

4teaspoonschili powder

2 ½teaspoonsground cumin

1 ¼teaspoonsgarlic powder

¾teaspoonsalt

¼teaspoonground pepper

2 ½cupssliced cooked chicken thighs

1tablespoonlime juice

6(6-inch)corn tortillas, halved and cut into 1-inch strips

1cupshredded Mexican cheese blend

¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F.Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add red and yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture and sprinkle the remaining spices over the vegetables. Continue cooking and stirring until softened, about 4 minutes more.Rachel MarekCombine cooked chicken and the reserved spice mix in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Gently stir in tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.Rachel MarekOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add red and yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture and sprinkle the remaining spices over the vegetables. Continue cooking and stirring until softened, about 4 minutes more.Rachel MarekCombine cooked chicken and the reserved spice mix in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Gently stir in tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.Rachel Marek

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add red and yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture and sprinkle the remaining spices over the vegetables. Continue cooking and stirring until softened, about 4 minutes more.

overhead view of bell peppers, onions, and seasoning in a pan

Combine cooked chicken and the reserved spice mix in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Gently stir in tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

overhead view of a pan with a cheesy casserole inside

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)474Calories28gFat25gCarbs31gProtein

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