Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans Food

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add beans, corn and salsa to skillet; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove chicken from pan; cut into slices. Serve with bean mixture and rice.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS, RICE AND CHILES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (the pan size is very important) over medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides to give it good color, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Meanwhile, add the Fresno chiles or jalapeños, cinnamon, garlic and cumin to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the black beans and cherry tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the rice on top in an even layer. (It's important that the black beans are beneath the rice and chicken. The rice will burn otherwise.) Add the stock and return the chicken to the pan, skin-side up.
• Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The chicken should be lovely and golden, the stock should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, pickled chiles, sliced fresh chiles, sour cream and avocado (squeeze some lime juice over the avocados in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper).

CHEESY SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, soup, cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish. cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

CHEESY MEXICAN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue sauteing another 2 minutes. Add the jalapeno pepper then the corn; stir well. Add chili powder and cumin and stir together until mixed.
• Add beans and drained tomatoes; stir well. Remove from heat and fold in the prepared rice, incorporating all ingredients. Add cheese and stir together until cheese is distributed and melted. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. (If your rice is cold, placing the lid on top a few minutes should warm it through.).
• Serve with a variety of toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, sour cream, avocado slices and chips or flour tortillas.

CHEESY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; add the beans. In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat., In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the rice mixture, cheese and tomato mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining rice mixture and tomato mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY SPANISH RICE WITH CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a 12" skillet, heat oil over med. high heat. Add chicken, onion, jalapeño and garlic. Cook,stirring to break up meat until it is no longer pink and vegetables are softened.
• Stir in rice, tomatoes with juice, paste, 1 Cup broth, chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook till rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in beans and corn and continue cooking, covered, until beans and corn are heated.
• Just before serving, stir in cheese. If needed, stir in some more of the chicken broth.