Southwest Jalapeno Chicken

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Ingredients

• 3 to 4 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 3 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 to 2 jalapenos, diced, or 7 ounces diced green chiles
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup shredded cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
• 2 tablespoons diced cilantro, optional
• Diced bacon crumbles, optional

Instructions

1. Season the chicken: Combine the chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin, pepper, onion powder, and ancho chile powder. Coat the chicken pieces in the seasoning mixture.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the chicken until cooked through. Remove it from the skillet.
3. Finish the skillet: Add the corn, jalapenos or green chiles, garlic, bell pepper, lime juice, 1 cup cheese, and cilantro or bacon if using. Stir, then return the chicken to the skillet.
4. Melt the topping: Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover until melted, then serve.

Notes

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