New Orleans-Style Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 50 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
This hearty one-dish meal from Jason Bagley of Kennewick, Washington is loaded with tender chunks of chicken, colorful veggies , beans and rice. "This healthy dish is a favorite of mine," Jason notes.
Ingredients
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1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
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3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2-3/4 cups water
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 package (8 ounces) red beans and rice mix
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
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1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese
Directions
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1.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in 1 teaspoon oil; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the carrots, mushrooms, onion and peppers in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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2.
Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in the beans, rice mix and chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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3.
Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 381 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 891mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 30g protein.
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