INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon minced dried onion
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 small sweet onion sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature and cut into cubes
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Add the cubed chicken pieces to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and toss to coat the chicken.
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Make the seasoning blend. In a small bowl, combine the garlic salt, onion powder, onion minced, smoked paprika, ground cayenne pepper (if using), and ground pepper. Stir to combine.
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Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and mix until all coated.
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Add the sliced peppers and onion slices gently fold in to coat.
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Add the diced cream cheese to the chicken mixture.
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Add the chicken casserole mixture to your prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is nice and golden and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a digital meat thermometer.