Skillet Verde Chicken and Black Beans

Oregano Brown Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (8-oz) pouches green chile enchilada sauce (such as Frontera)
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken, in batches, in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned.
  2. Return all chicken to skillet; add enchilada sauce and beans. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and chicken is done. Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable brown rice
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions. Toss together rice, oregano, and salt in a bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
342
144
486
Fat (g) 14 2 16
Sat. Fat (g) 6 0 6
Protein (g) 40 3 43
Carb (g) 15 23 38
Fiber (g) 5 1 6
Sodium (mg) 761 106 867

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