Black Bean Santa Fe Chicken

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Black Bean Santa Fe Chicken

  • 6 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin, divided
  • 1 tsp ground garlic
  • 1 canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ⅔ cup picante sauce or salsa
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Season chicken with 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic. Heat skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine beans, corn picante sauce, bell pepper, and remaining cumin. Spoon mixture over chicken and cook uncovered for 6 to 7 minutes more at reduced heat. Remove chicken, but leave bean mixture in skillet. Cook beans on high heat for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Spread bean mixture over chicken, top with cilantro, and serve with extra picante sauce on the side. Serve with nonfat flour or corn tortilla or rice.

Serves 6
Calories 224
Carbohydrates 15.8 g
Protein 30.6 g
Fat 3.9 g

Columnist

Laura Creavalle
IFBB Pro

Laura Creavalle is one of the most successful female IFBB pro bodybuilders in Canadian history. She’s also written two cookbooks and has been a feature editor for Muscle & Fitness magazine on low-fat cooking.

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