Chicken And Black Bean Green Chili Rice Skillet
In this flavorful recipe, aromatic brown rice is combined with a medley of ingredients including tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and fragrant cumin. Baked to melty perfection with a duo of gooey cheeses, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy each delicious bite of this comforting and satisfying skillet meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- two 4 ounce cans green chiles from can
- 3/4 cup black beans, drained (about 1/2 15 ounce can)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken (I used recipe)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Cholula)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and heat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Cook rice according to packaging directions and set aside. Heat oil in skillet and when hot, add onion and garlic, stirring until softened about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice, green chiles, black beans, cumin, lime juice, chicken and hot sauce.
- Top with cheeses and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Yield
8 Servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
- Protein Content: 9 g
- Fat Content: 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 13 mg
- Sodium Content: 145 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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