Best Chicken And Black Bean Garnachas Recipes

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

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This spicy soup is one of my husband's favorites. It's quick to make but tastes like it simmered all day. What a great way to use up the last tortilla chips in the bag! -Linda Lashley, Redgranite, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
18 tortilla chips
Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, optional

Steps:

Place a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Reserve 2 tablespoons broth; add remaining broth to pan. Stir in corn, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. , Mix cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Top servings with crushed chips and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

Half a 13-ounce bag tortilla chips (about 5 cups)
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Half a rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded
2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 to 1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups Roasted Garlic Guacamole, recipe follows, or store-bought guacamole
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Pickled jalapenos, for serving
1 head garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 serrano pepper
4 Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted and peeled
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Spread the chips out evenly on a baking sheet. Top with the beans and chicken, then the cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with the lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice the top off the head of garlic. Place the garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly. Roast for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the garlic, until soft and golden brown. Let cool completely. Squeeze the peel of each clove to release the garlic.
In a food processor, combine the garlic, serrano, avocados, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE

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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

Ingredients

3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
2 cups hot cooked brown rice

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.

BEAN GARNACHAS

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Simple, delicious and anything with chicken, cheese and beans cannot be too bad! This is a Del Monte recipe. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bobtail

Categories Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers (I recommend Del Monte)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
2 garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon minced jalapeno chile (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup cubed grilled chicken
4 flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced avocado (optional)

Steps:

Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
Chop the tomatoes.
In large skillet, combine tomatoes, reserved liquid, beans, garlic, jalapeños and cumin.
Cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, till thickened.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Add chicken.
Arrange tortillas in a single layer on grill or another skillet.
Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla.
Top with cheese.
Cook about 3 minutes or until bottom of tortilla browns and cheese melts.
Garnish with lettuce and avocado if desired.