Easy Chicken Picante

Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (16-oz) jar picante sauce
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in half lengthwise and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until browned.
  3. Pour picante sauce over chicken; sprinkle each with cheese; cover and cook 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable long-grain white rice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat rice according to package directions; stir in cilantro and lime zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat beans according to package directions.

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