Chicken and Black Beans

Look no more! Chicken and Black Beans is a stick-to-your-ribs Mexican dinner favorite that can be prepared in no time.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch strips (1 to 1 ¼ pounds total)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ½-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes (see Note)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup long- or whole-grain rice
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes

Instructions

1. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned.
    
2. Add remaining ingredients then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
    
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
    

Note

If you can't find Mexican-style stewed tomatoes in your supermarket, just use regular stewed tomatoes and add 1/4 cup of your favorite salsa.