TOMATILLO CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS

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Blackened veggies and salsas make me think summer! Found in Pampered Chef's "Cooking for Two or More". What a lovely recipe, which sounds much more complicated than it actually is! The salsa makes the dish.

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb tomatillo, about 4 cut in half
2 slices onions, large yellow
4 garlic cloves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
15 ounces black beans, 1 can drained and rinsed
corn tortilla (optional)
cilantro (additional) (optional)

Steps:

  • For tomatillo salsa, heat medium pan over medium heat until hot. Place tomatillos, cut side down, onion slices, garlic and jalapeno pepper in pan. Roast 5-7 minutes or until edges are blackened, turning once. Remove from heat, cool slightly and peel garlic. Finely chop veggies, garlic and cilantro.
  • In small bowl, combine veggies, lime juice and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  • For chicken, season with chile powder and salt. Using same pan, over medium high heat until hot, spray with veggie oil. Add chicken, cook 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Remove chicken to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil for 5 minutes. Slice into strips.
  • For beans, add all but 2 tablespoons of salsa and black beans to same pan, cook about 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon bean mixture onto serving plates, top with chicke nand reserved salsa. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and serve with tortillas.

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