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New Orleans-Style Chicken

Name: New Orleans-Style Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2-3/4 cups water; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (8 ounces) red beans and rice mix; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 50 min.

Makes

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.

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2-3/4 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8 ounces) red beans and rice mix
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

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.
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.
Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was prepared with Zatarain's New Orleans-style red beans and rice.

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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