southwestern chicken & black bean salad

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Rock Hill, SC
Updated on Jan 2, 2015

I found the bean salad in a weight watchers cook book. I only changed a few ingredients for my taste. Serve with tortilla chips if you like.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels cooked
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 4 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded, deviened, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon southwest seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • juice of 1 lime, small
  • 1 teaspoon fennel, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 4-8 chicken breast, thighs
  • 2 tablespoons southwest seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salad greens
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • low fat sour cream
  • low fat cheddar cheese

How To Make southwestern chicken & black bean salad

  • Step 1
    BEAN SALAD: In a large glass bowl combine the first 12 ingredients. Toss to combine. Cover and let stand for at least a hour.
  • Step 2
    Mix oil and southwest seasoning in a small bowl. Brush mixture on one side of chicken. Heat a skillet or non-stick pan to medium heat. Add chicken seasoned side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile brush the rest of the seasoning/oil mixture on the other side of chicken. Cook until chicken is done. Cool and slice into bite size pieces.
  • Step 3
    Assembly: On individual plates or bowls add a layer of salad greens, 1/4 cup of bean salad, and chicken. Add guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cheese.

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Category: Chicken
Keyword: #Bean-Salad
Keyword: #chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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