Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Red Beans and Rice with Chicken 4.5 (2) 1 Review Fiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 20, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High Fiber High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup coarsely chopped green sweet pepper (1 medium) ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt added red beans, rinsed and drained 1 container ready-to-serve cooked brown rice, such as Minute ® brand ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Lime wedges 1 pinch Cayenne pepper Directions Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sweet pepper, onion and garlic; cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir beans, rice, broth, cumin and the 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper into chicken mixture in skillet. Heat through. Serve with lime wedges. If desired, sprinkle with additional cayenne pepper. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 272 Calories 5g Fat 30g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 272 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 2g Protein 25g 50% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 41mg 14% Sodium 311mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved