SPICY CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS

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This chicken dish is so simple and easy to make and SO delicious. It serves 4 people but can easily be adapted for a larger or a smaller family. Bon appetit! Recipe & photo: recipe.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp canola oil
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 tsp garlic pepper blend
salt to taste
1 c long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 can(s) (10 oz.ea.) diced tomatoes & green chilies, undrained
1 can(s) (15 oz.) ranch style beans, undrained
1 1/3 c water
1/4 c sliced green onions

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with the pepper seasoning and salt to taste.
  • 2. Cook chicken about 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet. Add the rice to the skillet and cook until rice begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the undrained tomatoes, beans, and water.
  • 3. Place the browned chicken on top of rice; cover and simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • 4. Top with green onions and serve. If you like it extra spicy, toss in a couple squirts of red hot cayenne pepper sauce.

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