Chicken, Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken, Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into pieces; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 cup rice, uncooked; ½ teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¾ cup chopped onion; ¾ cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed & drained); 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon liquid smoke; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into pieces
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup rice, uncooked
½ teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed & drained)
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
½ teaspoon salt

1
In large saucepan, pour chicken broth; add rice and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
2
Bring to a broil over high temperature, stir, cover, reduce temperature to low and cook without stirring for 25 minutes.
3
While rice is cooking, place olive oil in small frypan and heat over medium temperature.
4
Add onion and red pepper, stirring and cooking about 5 minutes.
5
Gently stir in black beans, bay leaf, vinegar, liquid smoke, salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Cook on low temperature, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
7
When rice is done, stir the cooked chicken into rice.
8
Gently add black bean mixture, cover, turn off heat and let sit on cooking eye about 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into pieces, 2 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup rice, uncooked, ½ teaspoon pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Black Beans and Rice 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Black Beans and Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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