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Black Bean Chicken with Rice

We eat a lot of chicken, and it's very easy to burn out on it if you don't change it up. I've had black beans on my 'new foods to try list' for a while now, and when I saw this recipe, I knew it would be perfect.  It had components we'd all eat, and it was easy to customize it for myself, but also for my guys.

For their chicken, I used the seasoning with a very light hand, they're not as into spicy food as I am.   I knew that they wouldn't try the black bean mixture, but it was easy to prepare the remainder of the frozen corn for them to have as a side.  I used low sodium black beans, and 'hot' salsa. I served it with a microwaveable 90 second brown rice/quinoa mix that I absolutely love.

The chicken on its own was fantastic, and I'm now searching out more recipes to use black beans. We loved the seasoning so much that I mixed up an extra batch and have it stored in my spice rack. I love that the dish is done on the stovetop, and comes together so quickly.   I think it will be awesome grilled too. Thank you so much to Molly N. for sharing her recipe!

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Black Bean Chicken with Rice

Black Bean Chicken with Rice

ingredients:

  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4oz each
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained, I used low sodium
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup salsa, I used hot
  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice (I used one mixed with quinoa)

instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of chicken.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat.
  3. Brown chicken on both sides.
  4. Add beans, corn, and salsa to skillet; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.
  5. Remove chicken from pan; cut into slices.
  6. Serve with bean mixture and rice. Yield: 4 servings.
Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/black-bean-chicken-with-rice
black beans, corn, chicken
Main dishes, poultry, beans
American
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  1. LauraMarch 30, 2018 at 3:01 PM

    One pan meal--does it get any better?!? Pinned and shared on Facebook!

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    1. JoleneMarch 31, 2018 at 8:06 AM

      And it can be repurposed so many ways- as nachos or pizza, on top of baked potatoes. It's one of my favorite dishes this year. Thank you for stopping by!

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  2. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & LuckApril 5, 2018 at 4:45 PM

    I'm going to have to make this when the weather gets nicer...I think I'd like to try grilling it!

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:28 AM

      I thought we were heading for grilling weather, then it snowed yesterday. I'm impatiently waiting!

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  3. CarleeApril 5, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    This looks scrumptious and so full of flavor! <3 I love the nacho idea too

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:28 AM

      It was so good on blue corn tortilla chips! I've been keeping the black bean mixture on hand for snacking :)

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  4. Books n' CooksApril 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM

    This is the sort of dinner my husband loves!

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:29 AM

      My guys are a little bit picky, so it was awesome to be able to tailor it so everyone was happy.

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  5. ValApril 5, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    Yum! I see this as a future weeknight supper!

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  6. CarolineApril 5, 2018 at 10:04 PM

    My kids are surprisingly big fans of black beans, and chicken too. I would have to cut the spice for them but love the flavors.

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    1. JoleneApril 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM

      My kid is anti-bean (except for jelly beans- LOL). I'm hoping he'll come around someday.

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  7. AmyApril 6, 2018 at 6:50 PM

    Delicious! My family would love this!

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