One Pot Rice and Beans

From Eat Clean Kitchen Table Message Boards

• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
• 1/2 Red Onion, Diced
• 1 can Salt-Free Black Beans with Juice
• 1 can Salt-Free Diced Tomatoes
• 1 can Black Olives
• 1 cup Arborio Rice
• 1 1/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• Salt, Cumin, Paprika, Cayenne to taste
• Lime Wedges
• 2-3 Minced Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 cup of minced cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large sautee pan, brown your chicken breast on each side in the Olive Oil (approximately 3-5 min. each side). Remove from pan and place on plate to rest.
2. Add red onion. Sautee until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add minced garlic and stir until you can smell the aroma of the garlic (about 1 minute).
3. Add the can of black beans and diced tomatoes. Stir until all the bits from the bottom of the pan come lose and create a broth.
4. Add the black olives and bring to a low simmer.
5. Add the rice and stir. This is a great time to add your spices. Add to your personal taste. I like things a little spicy...so I add extra cumin and cayenne.
6. Add the chicken broth and stir in. Bring to a low simmer.
7. Add the chicken breast back to the pan. Cover and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
8. Turn off heat and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
9. To serve, spoon rice and bean mixture onto plate and place a chicken breast on top of the rice. Sprinkle with a touch of the cilantro and garnish with a lime wedge.

ENJOY :)