Easy Chicken Picante
Cilantro-Lime Rice and Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 1 cup shredded pepper-Jack cheese
Instructions
- 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. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Pour picante sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ¾ cup long-grain white rice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1½ tsp lime zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions; stir in cilantro and lime zest. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat beans according to package directions.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
367
|
338
|
705
|
| Fat (g) | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 44 | 16 | 60 |
| Carb (g) | 5 | 68 | 73 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1144 | 376 | 1520 |
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