SKILLET CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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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

2 uncooked chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon water
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups precooked brown rice, preheated
1/8 teaspoon table salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

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

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