Black Bean Chicken with Rice

Name: Black Bean Chicken with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup salsa; 2 cups hot cooked brown rice; Minced fresh cilantro, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

This spicy family favorite calls for just a few basic ingredients, including chicken, black beans and rice, so it’s quick and easy to stir up in your skillet on a weeknight. —Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon

Ingredients

3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides.
2. Add beans, corn and salsa to skillet; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Serve with rice and if desired, cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup bean mixture and 1/2 cup cooked rice: 400 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 32g protein.

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