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My husband loves any spicy food. But this is one quick-fix and low-fat recipe we can both enjoy. While the chicken cooks, put together individual salads of packaged shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and avocado with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese. Dinner's done! —Christine Zongker, Spring Hill, Kansas
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Nutritional Analysis: 1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup bean mixture equals 297 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 697 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
Originally published as Blackened Chicken and Beans in Light & Tasty December/January 2006, p42
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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2013 by pamfwells
Love this easy recipe. I butterfly two chicken breasts then cut them in half to cut the cooking time. Any leftovers I use in a quesadilla with cheese. Yum.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2013 by MelodyMahala
I couldn't believe how quick and easy this dinner was. I used can mexican corn instead of frozen, chicken strips instead of breasts, and fresh salsa from my Publix deli department. Really good and perfect for a night when you need to get dinner on the table quick.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by mkarss
I thought this sounded good but might be lacking in flavor so I made a few additions. I added 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 diced white onion, 1 piece of chopped bacon for flavor, and 2 mushrooms sliced.I sauteed the bacon first then put on a plate to drain. Then I browned the chicken on both sides and transfered to plate. I Then sauteed the onion, garlic, and mushroom.Add remaining ingredients and return bacon and chicken to pan and simmer for 10 minutes. I also garnished with a little lite sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro. This was delicious! My husband loved it!
I thought this sounded good but might be lacking in flavor so I made a few additions. I added 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 diced white onion, 1 piece of chopped bacon for flavor, and 2 mushrooms sliced.
I sauteed the bacon first then put on a plate to drain. Then I browned the chicken on both sides and transfered to plate. I Then sauteed the onion, garlic, and mushroom.
Add remaining ingredients and return bacon and chicken to pan and simmer for 10 minutes. I also garnished with a little lite sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro. This was delicious! My husband loved it!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by kriswife
Although, many people like this recipe, I really didn't like it. If you don't really like chilly powder and a lot of beans, you won't like it that much. I thought the salsa would be good, but I guess you really have to like beans to like it.
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by Mrs. Cowan
Quick fix indeed! I doubled the bean mixture and used medium salsa. Served with a side salad, as recommended, and it was a delicious, fast meal after a busy day.
Reviewed on May. 10, 2011 by Ekdaughrity
This recipe is really good and super easy; I am watching my fat, calories, fiber, etc. so this was a great choice for me and I will definitely make it again!
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by Trudybird
This is a very simple recipe. It was very tasty! Will definitely make it again!
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by dmerrit
Great and Easy recipe! I have made this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, also. My husband and I like dark meat, too. I have also added garlic powder to the chicken. I have substituted the oil for bacon grease from 2 slices of cut up bacon and used the bacon pieces to spread on top before serving. I have added garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of salt and pepper to the beans and corn and allowed to cook for 2 minutes before adding the salsa.No matter how you make it, it turns out GREAT! DELICIOUS...
Great and Easy recipe! I have made this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, also. My husband and I like dark meat, too. I have also added garlic powder to the chicken. I have substituted the oil for bacon grease from 2 slices of cut up bacon and used the bacon pieces to spread on top before serving. I have added garlic powder, onion powder and a pinch of salt and pepper to the beans and corn and allowed to cook for 2 minutes before adding the salsa.
No matter how you make it, it turns out GREAT! DELICIOUS...
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by levick20
I made this recipe for my family tonight and everyone loved it! I doubled the chili powder mixture though and used mild salsa. Already had requests for this recipe and I plan on adding it to my frequent chicken recipes!
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by PPW
My fussy husband even loved this. Only the two of us so I only used 2 Chicken Breasts. But made the recipe same. I did add garlic. Only request from him was use HOT salsa next time. Yummy Yummy Yummy
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by slaklein1
I have a toddler who loved the bean and corn mixture. The leftover chicken was shredded, I mixed everything together, put it on a tortilla with some cheese and it was good the second time around as well.
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by lenavoth
It had flavor, but very bland to my pallet. Dont get me wrong, it was good but not to my standard of taste.
Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by Tishscook
My husband and I really liked this dish. Leftovers would make great chicken enchiladas.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2011 by missidj
Very good!
Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by mrsuntiedt
Wonderful...they whole family loved it!
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by danarenee
A little cheese-a little sour cream...really good.
Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2010 by kenliesmom
DELICIOUS.... I have never made blackened chicken and never planned on it because I thought it was a very spicy dish. My sister got this recipe and tried it and her family loved it. So I decided to give it a try. I used only 1 tsp of the chilli powder and 1 tsp of papricka in place of the 2nd tsp of chilli powder. It was so delicious... My 4 year old gobbled it right down and wanted more. I love that she loved it so much especially since it didnt have any breading on it. I used olive oil and browned the chicken in the frying pan and then placed it in the oven on 350 for a bit to cook thru without drying it out. Thanks for such a light great tasting recipe!
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by mjlouk
I meant to give this four stars. Why can't I change my own rating??
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by Hannah0418
mmmmmmmmmm - delish! so easy to make too. luv it!
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by sbuffman
One of best tasting recipes I have tried.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by nancymcsews
6 points
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