How to Cook Fiesta Chicken And Black Beans in 5 Minutes

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Fiesta chicken and black beans –Are you ready to bring a fiesta to your kitchen? Grab your sombrero and apron because we’re diving into a delightful dish that’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to make your taste buds do the cha-cha! It’s time to spice things up with Fiesta Chicken, an easy Mexican chicken and rice recipe that will have you dancing around the dinner table.

Fiesta Chicken Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice

Here’s what you’ll need to get this fiesta rolling:

Fiesta Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

  1. Start by prepping your chicken. Season those lovely breasts with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Give them a good rub as if you’re getting ready for a sunbath!
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering like a Hollywood star, add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side. We’re aiming for cooked through, not a charcoal briquette, so keep an eye on it!
  3. Once the chicken is nicely browned, remove it from the skillet and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Toss it back in the skillet, along with the onion and bell pepper. Sauté until they are tender and smell like heaven on a plate—around 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the rice, chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn to the skillet. Stir them together, and let them mingle like long-lost pals.
  5. Bring everything to a simmer. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 20 minutes on low heat, or until the rice is cooked and has soaked up all those fabulous flavors.
  6. Finally, sprinkle that fresh cilantro on top and serve with lime wedges if you’re feeling fancy. Your taste buds are about to have a fiesta of their own!

And there you have it! A simple and scrumptious Fiesta Chicken that’s perfect for any day of the week. Enjoy every bite and let the flavor dance in your mouth!