Best 3 Easy Mexican Chicken And Beans Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor? Look no further than this simple Mexican chicken and beans recipe! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So gather up your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BEANS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! You can feel extra good about serving this easy dish for dinner tonight. It has a whopping 9 grams of fiber per serving!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb uncooked chicken breast strips for stir-fry
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
1/4 cup water
Flour tortillas, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in seasoning mix, beans, corn and water. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BEANS



Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans image

Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! You can feel extra good about serving this easy dish for dinner tonight. It has a whopping 9 grams of fiber per serving!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb uncooked chicken breast strips for stir-fry
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
1/4 cup water
Flour tortillas, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in seasoning mix, beans, corn and water. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BEANS



Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans image

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) black or pinto bean, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan.2. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened.wing it!Turn this dish into a weeknight fiesta! Serve with flour tortillas, sour cream, salsa, black olives and green chilies and let everyone make their own wrap.1 SERVING: Calories 355 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 950mg Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 8g) Protein 35g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 8% Calcium 10% Iron 24% * DIET EXCHANGES: 3 Starch, 3 Very Lean Meat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 3From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. - If you don't have cooked chicken, you can cook it in a skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides. - To make the recipe vegetarian, use tofu or black beans instead of chicken. - If you like spicy food, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or chopped jalapeño pepper to the sauce. - Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Conclusion:

This easy Mexican chicken and beans recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Mexican chicken and beans recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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