Chicken  Picadillo

with ground  chicken thighs

This Ground Chicken Picadillo recipe features flavorful chicken thighs coupled with smoky chipotle en adobo peppers, an earthy tomato sauce, and briny pops of green olives that, when paired with white rice, makes for one cozy meal with big, bold flavors.

Ingredients Needed

Pulse chicken thighs, garlic, and chipotle en adobo peppers (and sauce) in a food processor for around 30 seconds, checking every 10 seconds to scrape down the sides.

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Bring a large pan with olive oil in it to medium heat. Add ground chicken thigh mixture. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add diced peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute or so.

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Add cumin, oregano, tomato sauce, and olive juice to the pan. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Add the chopped green olives and reduce heat to medium low. Put a lid on it until you’re ready to serve!

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