Easy Chicken with Black Beans Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken with Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 3 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans; 1/4 cups Diced Jalapeno Pepper; 3 dashes Onion Powder; 2 dashes Cumin; 1/2 cups Crumbled Cacique Panela Cheese; 1 whole Lime; 1/2 cups Chopped Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Chopped Red Onion; Optional Garnish: Parsley, Chopped Green Onions Or Chopped Jalapenos

Servings: persons

2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
3 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans
1/4 cups Diced Jalapeno Pepper
3 dashes Onion Powder
2 dashes Cumin
1/2 cups Crumbled Cacique Panela Cheese
1 whole Lime
1/2 cups Chopped Tomatoes
1/4 cups Chopped Red Onion
Optional Garnish: Parsley, Chopped Green Onions Or Chopped Jalapenos

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For the chicken:
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Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
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Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil.
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Add the pieces of chicken to the skillet with the hot oil.
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Next add the ground black pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cumin and salt.
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Stir the spices in with the pieces of chicken.
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Continue to stir chicken.
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It should start to brown fairly quickly.
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It may take about 8 to 10 minutes for the chicken to cook.
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For the beans:
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While the chicken is cooking, add the beans to a small pot.
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Then, add the chopped jalapeno, a few dashes of onion powder and a couple dashes of cumin.
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Stir the beans and cook them until they are hot (about 7 minutes).
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Toppings and assembly of dish:
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Add the beans into two serving dishes.
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Then split half of the crumbled cheese between the two dishes (reserving the other half for later).
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Next, add the chicken and squeeze the juice from the lime over the chicken (1/2 a lime per serving).
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Top with the remaining crumbled cheese.
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Then add the chopped tomatoes and chopped red onions.
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Lastly, garnish with something green, such as a piece of parsley, chopped green onions or chopped jalapenos.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 3 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken with Black Beans 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!

Easy Chicken with Black Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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