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Gone Girl: Chicken Frito Pie Recipe
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Gone Girl: Chicken Frito Pie

A recipe for chicken Frito pie from the novel and movie, Gone Girl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound - chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp - garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp - chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp - paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp- vegetable oil
  • 3 - garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 - yellow onion medium, small dice
  • 1 - red bell pepper medium, small dice
  • 8 oz - canned black beans
  • 20 oz - canned diced tomatoes
  • 18 oz - Frito Lays corn chips
  • TOPPINGS:
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • scallions
  • diced tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Heat a cast iron girl on high heat. Meanwhile, marinate the chicken breast in the garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, 1 tbsp of oil, and salt and pepper. Rub the chicken to evenly distribute the spices. Brush the grill with oil and once hot, cook the chicken on both sides until cooked through. Set aside when cooked.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add the diced bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the canned diced tomatoes and black beans. Bring it to a boil then down to a simmer. Let it simmer for 30 minutes. Season for salt and pepper.
  4. Dice the cooked chicken in bite size pieces. Mix half of the chicken with the chili mix and leave the other half to top the Frito pie with.
  5. You can serve the Frito pie in individual packs of Frito corn chips or in a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and sliced scallions.