chili-chicken & black beans with rice

Name: Chili-Chicken & Black Beans with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 3 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 cup(s) water; 2 can(s) (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cup(s) salsa or picante sauce; 1 bunch(es) green onions, finely chopped; 4 cup(s) cooked rice

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Michelle Parker

Kings Bay, GA

Updated on Mar 16, 2012

This man-hearty meal is bursting with flavor and very filling, but dangerously tasty. The hubby kept coming back for "just a couple more bites." I think he finally had to force himself to stop. I love it when the family loves it THAT much!

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Chili-Chicken & Black Beans with Rice - This man-hearty meal is bursting with flavor and very filling, but dangerously tasty. The hubby kept coming back for

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
2 cans (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups salsa or picante sauce
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
4 cups cooked rice

How To Make chili-chicken & black beans with rice

Step 1

Blend the seasoning spices together (chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper) and rub over chicken.

Step 2

In a large nonstick, skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in olive oil on both sides.
Step 3

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Step 4

Add 1 cup water to the pan and stir to loosen the brown bits from bottom.
Step 5

Stir in beans and salsa.
Step 6

Return chicken to skillet, cover and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is done.
Step 7

Stir once or twice, adding additional 1 cup of water if needed.
Step 8

When chicken is done, remove from skillet to cutting board and cut into ½-1 inch slices.
Step 9

Transfer beans to a 2 quart serving dish, transfer chicken back to top of beans.
Step 10

Garnish top with green onions.
Step 11

Serve with prepared rice.
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