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Blackened Chicken and Beans
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
Four
Title

Blackened Chicken and Beans

Recipe Type
Description

Don't worry! It is okay for this recipe to come out of the oven blackened. It gives it more flavor!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon. pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • ¾ cup colored bell peppers, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup salsa
Directions

Directions

Combine the chili powder and pepper; rub over both sides of the chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for five to six minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reaches a temperature of 165 F. Remove and keep warm. Add the beans, corn, bell peppers, onion and salsa to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for two to three minutes or until heated through. Transfer to serving dish and place on top of mixture.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Protein is important to have in your diet because it plays a part in the health and maintenance of the body. Choosing protein foods that are lean and low in cholesterol will give you the needed nutrients without the extra fat.

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Go Lean with Protein (FN724, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

The food icon, MyPlate, at www.MyPlate.gov, allows you to calculate the ounces of protein foods you need according to your age, sex and activity level. You can create a personalized eating plan.

Spillin' the Beans: Dry Edible Bean and Snap Bean Recipes, Nutrition Information and Tips (FN1646, Reviewed Feb. 2023)

Beans are one of the most commonly eaten foods around the world because of their versatility, nutritional value and cost effectiveness.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.