PRESSURE-COOKER RED PEPPER CHICKEN

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Chicken breasts are treated to black beans, red peppers and juicy tomatoes in this southwestern supper. We love it served with rice cooked in chicken broth-and it would also make a great filling for tacos or burritos. -Piper Spiwak, Vienna, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
Pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, water and pepper; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes., Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Simmer cooking juices until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and chicken., Freeze option: Place chicken and bean mixture in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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