Chili Lime Chicken With Corn And Black Beans Food

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN WITH CORN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine the chili powder, lime zest, cumin, granulated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the cayenne in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in a little with your fingers.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan, lower the heat to medium, and cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until they soften, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, then stir in the beans, tomatoes, and corn and cook until all the vegetables are softened but still retain their shape, about 3 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
• Divide the vegetable mixture among four plates. Slice the chicken and divide it among the plates along with some avocado. Sprinkle each with lime juice and cilantro and serve.

CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WITH CHILIES, CORN, AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Make the topping and set aside*.
• Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, and 1 t. salt and cook until softened, about 5 - 7 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in the broth and the cream.
• Add the chicken breasts, partially cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover completely, and cook until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool.
• Stir the rice into the pot, cover and continue to cook over low heat, stirring often, until the rice has absorbed 25 minutes.
• When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces.
• Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, corn and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 that has been sprayed and sprinkle wit crumb topping.
• 8Bake the casserole in a 400 degree oven, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbling and and the crumbs are crisp, 25 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving. Serves 8.
• Corn Chip Topping: Combine 6 oz. of corn tortilla chips or Frito corn chips with 2 T. unsalted butter, melted in a food processor. Pulse to make coarse crumbs, about 10 pulses. Toss crumbs with 2 T. fresh minced parsley and season with pepper. Set aside.
• To store: Wrap the dish with plastic wrap and then foil and refrigerate up to two days or freeze up to one month (if frozen, the casserole must be thawed completely in the refrigerator, about 24 hours. To serve: Heat oven to 400. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake until the casserole is bubbly and hot throughout, about 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the crumbs are crisp, 25 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Heat small nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and garlic; toast 30 seconds or until aromatic, stirring constantly. Add to chicken mixture.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes.
• Our suggested serve: Plate some chili over cornbread and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

CROCKPOT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN WITH CORN & BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Take ingredients and split everything into two containers. Mix bag by shaking, seal, label and put in the freezer.
• Cooking instructions: Cook in Crockpot on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
• Serve with hot tortillas and dress with sour cream, guacamole, and/or cheese.