Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and tantalize your taste buds! Our exploration today takes us to the vibrant realm of "Fast Chicken over Black Beans and Rice." This delectable dish promises a harmonious blend of savory chicken, tender black beans, and fluffy rice, all coming together in a symphony of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Let's embark on this culinary adventure as we uncover the secrets to creating this quick and flavorful meal that will become a staple in your kitchen.
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ONE-PAN BLACK BEANS, CHICKEN AND RICE
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
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
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
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.
BLACK BEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE
This spicy family favorite calls for just a few basic ingredients, so it's quick and easy to stir up in your skillet on a weeknight. -Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add beans, corn and salsa to skillet; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove chicken from pan; cut into slices. Serve with bean mixture and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
ZESTY LIME CHICKEN BLACK BEAN AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken thighs, white rice, chicken broth, olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, black beans, lime, salt, pepper
Provided by Nathan Ng
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and place the chicken skin side down for about 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Take the chicken out and add the onions and cook until they're translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, stir to coat in the oil and onions, and toast for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic then pour in the chicken stock and place the chicken on top of the rice. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Once cooked, take the chicken out and add in the cilantro, black beans, and the juice of one lime. Mix until well-incorporated.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 4 grams
FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE
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 Mexican Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 BEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE FOR TWO
"This favorite dish only requires a few ingredients, so it's easy to fix on a weeknight." Molly Newman - Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt; rub over chicken. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Stir in the beans, corn and salsa. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Slice chicken; serve with rice and bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE
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 Mexican Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE
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 Mexican Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE
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 Mexican Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
CHICKEN WITH BROWN RICE & BLACK BEANS
Make and share this Chicken With Brown Rice & Black Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brittb216
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Cut your chicken breast into 1 inch pieces and fully cook in a skillet. (I made a homemade fajita seasoning & sprinkled all over the chicken. Feel free to use whatever seasonings you prefer!).
- Rinse & Drain black beans then add to a medium sauce pan. Then add your rotel. Heat until hot.
- Put your hot cooked rice in a bowl, top with black bean & rotel mixture & lastly your chicken! Enjoy!
- I also like to add a little hot sauce on mine, but feel free to eat it how you want!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 423.1, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 38.3
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE
I work long hours so I'm always looking for a good meal I can freeze and take to work as I need it. This meal works great and the best part? It's healthy too.
Provided by GenYChef
Categories Chicken
Time 28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the chicken breasts at an angle to make 1/2-3/4 inch thick slices.
- Preaheat olive oil on skillet to medium high.
- Just as the olive oil starts to 'smoke' reduce heat to medium and add the garlic.
- Quickly stir until the garlic is just aromatic (15-20 seconds) and add chicken.
- Continue to cook on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Remove the chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp water to the skillet and scrap until the drippings are glazed.
- In the same skillet combine the black beans, corn, and salsa and heat on low/medium-low until warm.
- Serve the chicken on a bed of rice with the black beans & salsa mix on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.8, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 551.1, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.9
FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE
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 Mexican Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH BLACK BEANS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use pre-cooked chicken: To save time, use pre-cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken.
- Make the rice ahead of time: You can cook the rice up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Use canned black beans: Canned black beans are a quick and easy way to add protein and fiber to the dish.
- Add your favorite vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as corn, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
This easy and flavorful chicken over black beans and rice is a great weeknight meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it's also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize the dish to your liking by adding different vegetables, spices, or toppings. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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