Chili Brown Rice With Chicken Black Beans And Olives Food

CHILI BROWN RICE WITH CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add the rice. Toast, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.
• Turn heat to low; push rice aside. Stir in chili powder to taste, cumin and oregano; toast 15 seconds. Gradually stir in water; stir in 2 cups of the salsa and the salt. Taste; stir in more chili powder if you like. Heat to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
• Stir in beans, chicken, corn and olives; if mixture seems dry, stir in more salsa. Cover; continue cooking 1 minute. Turn off heat; let rest, covered, 4 minutes.
• Stir in avocado and cilantro. Add lime juice, pepper and salt to taste, if needed. Serve at the table with bowls of salsa, sour cream, cheese and onion.

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook 30 seconds.
• Add the rice, olives, lemon quarters, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 10 seconds. Add the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide among plates, top with the chicken and pan juices and sprinkle with the chives.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add rice, salt and diced tomatoes w/ pepper/onion. Heat through and pour into bottom of prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over top.
• In same skillet, over med-high heat, sautee onion in the oil until translucent. Add diced cooked chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, pepper, salt, adobo, cumin and 1 tbsp cilantro. Stir and heat through. Pour over top of mixture already in the baking pan.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over top. (then scatter optional sliced black olives over cheese, if using them). Sprinkle with 2 tsp cilantro.
• Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

SHRIMP VERACRUZ WITH BROWN RICE, CORN, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine 6 cups water, 2 cups rice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook just until rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in corn, then drain. Transfer rice mixture to large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Mix in green onions, bell peppers, and olives.
• Boil shrimp in large pot of boiling salted water until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain; set aside. Blend salsa, oil, lime juice, cumin, and lime peel in processor until dressing is smooth. Stir half of dressing into rice mixture. (Can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Cover shrimp, rice mixture, and remaining dressing separately and chill.)
• Mix shrimp and remaining dressing into rice mixture. Season salad with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter. Garnish with lime wedges.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

CHICKEN, GREEN CHILI AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook and stir peppers and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 3 min. Add tomatoes, beans and water; mix well. Bring to boil.
• Stir in chicken and rice; cover. Simmer 5 min.
• Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Top with cheese.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat.
• Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil, Rice Mix, water, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, garlic powder and crushed red pepper.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minute or until most of the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent rice and beans from sticking. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.