Name: Red Beans and Rice with Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.75 cup coarsely chopped green sweet pepper (1 medium); 0.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Lime wedges; 1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Red Beans and Rice with Chicken

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Fiber-rich red beans, whole-grain brown rice and skillet-cooked chicken breast are ready in just 20 minutes.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 20, 2018

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272	Calories
5g	Fat
30g	Carbs
25g	Protein

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.