Mexican Chicken and Beans
This is an easy dish that is fabulous alone or served over rice or pasta.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large onion sliced and divided into rings
- 1 large sweet red pepper, cut in strips (could use chili peppers or any kind of peppers)
- 3 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
- 1 19.75 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen corn no need to thaw
Instructions
- Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder and salt in a large bowl. Toss the chunks of chicken with the mixed spices. Brown chicken, onion rings and green pepper strips in oil until chicken is browned. Pour in black beans, diced tomatoes and corn. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes making sure chicken is cooked.
Notes
If you have leftover cooked chicken, it can be used in this recipe to save time.