Beans, beans the magical fruit! We all know that rhyme, right? But beans are pretty awesome. They have both protein and fiber in them and make a great addition to any meal, just like they do in this dish.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp diced onion
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each), fat trimmed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Saute onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomato, cilantro, broth, chipotle powder, and salt and simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into a blender, and puree; set aside. Mix oil and chili powder in a bowl to form a paste; rub over chicken. Grill or broil chicken until cooked through (but not charred), 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve each chicken breast with 4 tbsp sauce (freeze leftover sauce) and garnish with 1/2 cup spinach.
Ready? Now do your best Cookie Monster impression. “OM NOM NOM NOM NOM!”
3 replies on “Black Bean Chicken with Chipotle Sauce”
This sounds really yummy.
Sounds delicious. I might have to try it out this weekend. I’ve only recently discovered that I love black beans and I’m always looking for recipes.
one of my favorite things to do with black beans is to sautée some greens (kale being my favorite), onions and mushrooms, sometimes some red bell peper, and add the black beans. 15 minute meal that tastes amazing and is pretty darn healthy.