Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

This colorful one-dish meal goes together quickly and is sure to please the whole family.


Chicken with Black Beans and Rice


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/4  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  • 2-1/2  to 3 pounds  meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  cooking oilOn Sale
  • 1  15-ounce can  black beans, rinsed and drainedOn Sale
  • 1  14.5-ounce can  diced tomatoes with onion and green pepper, undrainedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  tomato juiceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  frozen whole kernel cornOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  long grain riceOn Sale
  • 1/8  to 1/4 teaspoon  cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a large resealable plastic bag combine flour, 1 teaspoon of the chili powder, the salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces, half at a time. Seal bag; shake to coat.
2.
In a very large skillet brown chicken on all sides in hot oil over medium heat about 10 mintues, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; discard drippings. Add beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato juice, corn, uncooked rice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, the cayenne pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Bring to boiling. Transfer rice mixture to a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. Arrange chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
3.
Bake, covered, in a 375 degrees F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F for breasts; 180 degrees F for thighs and drumsticks) and rice is tender. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 437, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 8%, Iron 21%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 2, Lean Meat 4, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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