FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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I keep black beans on hand, and when I'm exhausted and don't feel like cooking for my family, I pull out this recipe. So easy to remember, make it once, and it's in your head forever!

Provided by Redhead

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
¼ cup salsa, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow rice to stand covered for about 10 minutes.
  • Mix salsa with black beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in microwave oven on high until hot, about 2 minutes; stir once or twice during heating.
  • Divide cooked rice into individual serving bowls.
  • Top the rice with black bean mixture, chicken strips, and Cheddar cheese; garnish with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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