Zesty Chicken With Black Beans

Name: Zesty Chicken With Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt (divided); 1 tablespoon oil; 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Submitted by LARavenscroft

"Not exactly sure where I found this recipe, but it is delicious and so easy."

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photo by SD Slim

Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon oregano
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt (divided)
1 tablespoon oil
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

directions

Preheat oven to 400°F
Combine cumin, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in cup.
Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub spices onto chicken.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet with tight-fitting lid (iron skillet works good).
Add chicken and cook over high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Remove all but 1 teaspoon drippings from skillet; add bell pepper and onion.
Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are golden, 4 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, beans, and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil.
Return chicken to skillet; transfer skillet to oven, cover and bake 20 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced or temperature on instant-read thermometer reaches 180°F.