Fast Chicken Over Black Beans and Rice Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Fast Chicken Over Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups water

¼ cup salsa

or to taste

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained

2 cooked skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

¼ cup sour cream

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes. Allow rice to stand covered for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Mix salsa with black beans in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in microwave oven on high until hot about 2 minutes; stir once or twice during heating.

Step 3

Divide cooked rice into individual serving bowls.

Step 4

Top the rice with black bean mixture chicken strips and Cheddar cheese; garnish with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream.

Nutritional Information

Fast Chicken Over Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 429.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.3g 55%

Carbohydrates: 56.5g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 8.3g 33%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 27%

Cholesterol: 57.7mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 489.2IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.9mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 4.1mg 7%

Folate: 179.9mcg 45%

Calcium: 184.9mg 19%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 71.1mg 25%

Potassium: 589.3mg 17%

Sodium: 639.5mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 46%

Calories From Fat: 89

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.