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Southwestern-Inspired Beans and Rice Fiesta

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1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chickens, deboned and cut up
2 cups texmati cooked brown rice
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans or (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 lemon, juice of
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup prepared chicken broth

Nutritional information

1130.1
Calories
511 g
Calories From Fat
56.9 g
Total Fat
14.1 g
Saturated Fat
187.2 mg
Cholesterol
586.9 mg
Sodium
87.4 g
Carbs
23 g
Dietary Fiber
7.2 g
Sugars
68 g
Protein
766g
Serving Size

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Southwestern-Inspired Beans and Rice Fiesta

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    This recipe from a friend calls for either black beans or pinto beans to be used in the mix. used boneless, skinless chicken breasts in place of the whole cut up chicken.

    • 60 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Southwestern Style Beans and Rice With Chicken, This recipe from a friend calls for either black beans or pinto beans to be used in the mix used boneless, skinless chicken breasts in place of the whole cut up chicken , What a great, easy weeknight dish! used 3 chicken breasts that I diced and browned on the stovetop (as suggested as an alternative) Served over rice and this was absolutely fabulous! Everyone ate it! Even the pickiest 3 year old and Dad too! Thank you so much for posting this wonderful recipe Made for ZWT5


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Note: used 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts With Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder Baked in a 325 Degree Oven For 30 Minutes in Place of the Whole Chicken. I Prepared the Chicken Breasts at the Same Time I Was Preparing the Beans.

    2
    Done

    If Using Deboned, Cut Up Chicken, in a Large Skillet Over Medium-High Heat, Add the Olive Oil and Chicken. Sprinkle With Salt and Pepper and Cook About 5 Minutes. Turn Chicken Over and Cook an Additional 5 Minutes. Chicken Should Be Golden Brown and Cooked Through. Remove from Pan.

    3
    Done

    in the Pan in Which the Chicken Cooked, Over Medium-High Heat, Add the Onion, Red Pepper, Jalapeno, and Garlic. Add More Oil If Necessary. Saute, Stirring, 5 Minutes, or Until the Onions Are Soft. Do not Let the Onions Brown.

    4
    Done

    Stir in Cumin, Tomatoes, Lemon Juice, and Beans. Add the Browned Chicken, Mixing With the Vegetables. Add the Chicken Broth and Stir Well. Cover and Simmer Over Medium-Low Heat For 20 Minutes. Remove Cover and Cook 10 Minutes More, or Until Chicken Is Tender.

    5
    Done

    Serve Beans and Chicken Spooned Over Individual Servings of Prepared Brown Rice With a Green Salad and Tortilla Chips.

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