Red Beans Rice Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Tender chicken, red beans, and rice make a quick, hearty and wholesome dinner.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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10 oz skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped green sweet pepper
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (15 oz) can no-salt-added red beans, rinsed and drained
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1 container ready-to-serve cooked brown rice
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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Lime wedges, for serving
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
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Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic; cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
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Stir in red beans, brown rice, chicken broth, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook until heated through.
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Serve hot with lime wedges. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium content and improve flavor.