Abba's Chipotle Chicken, Beans and Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Abba's Chipotle Chicken, Beans and Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 lean chicken breasts, cubed; 1 teaspoon mrs. dash salt free dried chipotle powder; 12 onion, chopped; 1 cup long grain white rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ½ cups chicken broth, divided; ¼ cup red lentil; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas or 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup medium salsa; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 lean chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon mrs. dash salt free dried chipotle powder
12 onion, chopped
1 cup long grain white rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
¼ cup red lentil
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas or 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup medium salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

1
In a medium deep-sided skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
In the meantime soak the lentils in a cup of water.
3
Add the chicken and chipotle seasoning, cook until juices run clear, about 6-10 minutes.
4
Drain the lentils.
5
Set the chicken aside.
6
In the same skillet.
7
Add the onion, garlic, lentils and rice, cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the chicken broth, beans, corn, salsa, chili powder and cumin bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally.
9
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 25 minutes.
10
Add the remaining chicken broth cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

949

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 lean chicken breasts, cubed, 1 teaspoon mrs. dash salt free dried chipotle powder, 12 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Abba's Chipotle Chicken, Beans and Rice Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Abba's Chipotle Chicken, Beans and Rice Pilaf

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