Chicken Black Bean Pepper Rice Skillet
A one-pan dinner of chicken, brown rice, black beans, bell pepper, and tomato seasoned with cumin and paprika.
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 40g
- Carbs
- 59g
- Fat
- 12g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 50 min total
- chicken thighspatted dry and cut into bite-size pieces1 lb
- brown rice1 cup
- black beansdrained and rinsed1 can
- bell pepperdiced1 1/3
- oniondiced1/3 lb
- diced tomatoes1 can
- low-sodium chicken broth2 cup
- olive oil4 tsp
- cumin1 tsp
- paprika1 tsp
- kosher salt1/2 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Dice the bell pepper and onion. Pat the chicken dry without rinsing it, cut it into bite-size pieces, and season it with kosher salt and black pepper. Wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces read 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
- 3Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the cumin and paprika. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- 4Stir in the brown rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and black beans. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 5Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until steaming hot throughout and the thickest pieces read 165°F (74°C). Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
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