Salsa Chicken with Corn and Black Beans

Cilantro-Lime Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (16-oz) jar salsa verde
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen corn
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half crosswise; pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Rub chicken with oil, and sprinkle with taco seasoning mix.
  2. Cook chicken in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes per side. Stir in salsa, corn, and beans; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, sour cream, and lime juice. Sprinkle with cheese.
  3. Cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve over Cilantro-Lime Rice recipe.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions; stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.

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