Best 7 Chicken Black Beans And Rice Recipes

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Chicken, black beans, and rice is a classic flavor combination that is both hearty and delicious. You can enjoy it as a one-pot meal, a burrito bowl, or a taco filling. With the main ingredients being a good source of protein and fiber, this dish is not only flavorful but also quite nutritious. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to cooking the perfect chicken, black beans, and rice dish. We'll cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to essential cooking techniques. So get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this flavorful and nutritious meal!

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ONE-PAN BLACK BEANS, CHICKEN AND RICE



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Give chicken stew a Southwestern twist with cumin, beans, and convenient frozen bell peppers and onions.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons oil
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, coarsely chopped
1 (15-oz.) can Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz cartons)
2 tablespoons water
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add rice, cumin and chili powder; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Uncover; fluff mixture with fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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Make and share this Chicken with Black Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maine-iac

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion
4 -5 cloves garlic, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 teaspoons oregano, separated
2 teaspoons ground cumin, separated
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced pimientos
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups white rice

Steps:

  • In a large pan, heat olive oil and add red pepper flakes.
  • Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender.
  • Increase heat, add chicken, stirring until cooked.
  • Lower heat to medium, add 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, and simmer 1 minute.
  • Add black beans, pimentos, remaining spices, and balsamic vinegar.
  • Blend and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, reseasoning if needed.
  • While beans are simmering, bring broth to boil in a pan, add rice.
  • Lower heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
  • Serve bean mixture over rice.

FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE



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I keep black beans on hand, and when I'm exhausted and don't feel like cooking for my family, I pull out this recipe. So easy to remember, make it once, and it's in your head forever!

Provided by Redhead

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
¼ cup salsa, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow rice to stand covered for about 10 minutes.
  • Mix salsa with black beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in microwave oven on high until hot, about 2 minutes; stir once or twice during heating.
  • Divide cooked rice into individual serving bowls.
  • Top the rice with black bean mixture, chicken strips, and Cheddar cheese; garnish with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH CHICKEN AND APPLE SALSA



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Canned beans get an upgrade thanks to garlic and spices.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bean     Chicken     Fruit     Poultry     Rice     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Dinner     Lunch     Apple     Legume     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion, divided
1 teaspoon (or more) fresh lime juice
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked brown or white rice
1 2-3-pound rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat shredded
4-6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.
  • Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
  • Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH BLACK BEANS



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I loved my grandma's chicken and rice, but this takes it to another level. A comforting casserole that is mildly seasoned, but could easily be spiced up as you prefer. From the February 2009 Southern Living magazine, attributed to Meredith Baldwin of Lawrenceville, Illinois.

Provided by Deb G

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice mix
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, saute onions, bell pepper, and carrot in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a 3-qt. or 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Combine hot cooked rice, onion mixture, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, and 1 1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl (I use the skillet instead).
  • Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, uncover and bake 5 to10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHILI BROWN RICE WITH CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS AND OLIVES



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A recipe posted in the 01/14/09 edition of the Wichita Eagle. I loved the combination of ingredients and the fiber content. An easy to make mexican meal made in one dish! I think this could easily be made into a OAMC meal either cooked and frozen, or made as a "dump" meal.

Provided by Amy in Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups brown rice
2 teaspoons chili powder (up to 2 tablespoons or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
5 cups water or 5 cups chicken broth
2 cups chunky salsa, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup corn (frozen preferably)
1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved if large
1 avocado, ripe, firm diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juice of
fresh ground pepper
grated cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack pepper cheese, chopped red onion, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add the rice. Toast, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low; push rice aside. Stir in chili powder to taste, cumin and oregano; toast 15 seconds. Gradually stir in water; stir in 2 cups of the salsa and the salt. Taste; stir in more chili powder if you like. Heat to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in beans, chicken, corn and olives; if mixture seems dry, stir in more salsa. Cover; continue cooking 1 minute. Turn off heat; let rest, covered, 4 minutes.
  • Stir in avocado and cilantro. Add lime juice, pepper and salt to taste, if needed. Serve at the table with bowls of salsa, sour cream, cheese and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 887.9, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 30.2

RED CHILE CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BLACK BEANS



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

NGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1.5 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, divided
1 medium onion, diced
1 ½ cups rice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped green onions (about 3-4 green onions), roots and wilted outer leaves removed before chopping OR 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Salsa and sour cream for serving

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a medium-large heavy pot over medium heat. Sprinkle the diced chicken breast with salt and ½ tablespoon of the chili powder. Place the chicken in the hot oil and brown , stirring and flipping occasionally, until browned, 2-3 minutes (the chicken doesn't need to be cooked all the way through because it will finish cooking later). Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the second tablespoon of oil to the pot and add the onion and rice. Cook on medium-low, stirring for several minutes, until the rice turns from translucent to opaque. Add the garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder. Cook one minute, and then add the broth and salt (between 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) to taste. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot along with the beans, give it all a good stir. Recover the pot and cook on low for 10-12 minutes longer, taking care that the mixture isn't cooking to hot or else it will burn on the bottom. Sprinkle the green onions and test a kernel of rice. It should be tender, in which case you place the cover back on, remove it from the heat and let it stand 5-10 minutes. If it's not cooked, cook for another 5 minutes or so, stirring and checking often to make sure the mixture doesn't burn. Fluff the mixture with a fork and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your dish taste better. Choose organic chicken, black beans, and brown rice whenever possible.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: Fluffy, well-cooked rice is essential for this dish. Be sure to use the correct ratio of water to rice and cook it according to the package directions.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breast can become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Season the dish well: This dish relies on spices and herbs for its flavor. Be generous with the cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
  • Use a variety of textures: This dish has a great combination of textures, from the tender chicken and black beans to the fluffy rice and crunchy vegetables. Be sure to include a variety of vegetables in your dish, such as bell peppers, onions, and corn.

Conclusion:

This chicken, black beans, and rice recipe is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or black beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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