Today's challenge to try a new healthy recipe led me to this. I love Mexican food, and am all about beans & rice, so it is right up my alley! The recipe was given to me by a friend, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. You get all the bold flavors of your favorite meal from a Mexican restaurant, but this meal is loaded with lean protein, fiber, and vegetables. And to make it even better, it is very easy (and economical) to make. The recipe could easily feed 8 people.
Southwestern Chicken
- 3 boneless chicken breasts (diced) (could probably use tofu, if you wanted)
- 2 cans Mild Rotel
- 1-2 Tbls. Chili Powder (start with 1, work your way up)
- 2 cans Black Beans (drained & rinsed)
- 2 cans Corn (drained)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- Brown Rice
- Limes
Brown chicken. Combine chicken, Rotel, and chili powder in pan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened. Add remaining ingredients, and simmer 5-7 minutes.
Serve over brown rice. Squeeze lime over the top before serving. Delicious!
It's on my menu this week!! THANKS! :)
ReplyDeleteWe loved this! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteWe had this a few weeks ago and loved it! Even my kids ate it up! I used the leftovers to make yummy quesadillas, just add a little cheese and cook between two whole wheat tortillas - delicious! Thanks! :)
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