Fiesta Chicken

Fiesta Chicken

from wellplated.com
25 min
4 servings

This healthy fiesta chicken and rice is an easy one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. Made with instant brown rice and black beans!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion ( or red onion, chopped (about 1 cup))
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dillweed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use 1/4 teaspoon or less if sensitive to spice)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (cored and chopped)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (cored and chopped)
  • 1 can reduced-sodium black beans ((15 ounces) rinsed and drained)
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices ((15 ounces))
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice* (do not use white minute rice or regular rice as these will cook differently (see note))
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • Optional for serving: chopped fresh cilantro, (diced avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt (or sour cream))

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dill, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Sauté, stirring often, for 3 minutes, until the chicken begins to brown on the outside.

  2. 2

    Stir in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, black beans, tomatoes, rice, and chicken stock.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the rice is nearly tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Sprinkle with cheese and any additional desired toppings. Serve warm.