Salsa Chicken with Red Beans and Rice
March 20, 2014
I threw this dinner together not really knowing how it would come out, and there were just no left overs! My kids ate it up with no complaints, so this was a mighty win for a “throw together” dinner. Love when that happens.
Ingredients
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cup of favorite salsa
2 cups pinto beans ( or 2 cans pinto beans with it’s sauce, or 2 cans chili beans)
* if using your own soaked beans, make sure they are soft and tender before you make this. Also add 1/4 cup tomatoes paste and 1/4 cup water, Omit the paste if using the canned beans as it already has it’s own sauce.*
2 cups cooked rice
Pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F.
Either line a large baking pan with foil or grease it. Place the chicken in the pan, pour the beans around the chicken . * if using soaked beans put in the tomato paste* Pour the salsa over the chicken then cover with foil and bake for 35-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Cook your rice while the chicken bakes.
When chicken is done, shred the chicken up in the pan then serve over rice. The kids added cheddar cheese, I liked it without . Next time I make this I’d love to add some fresh chives
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26 Comments
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Katie Vick
I think it looks delicious! and I'm trying to get more beans into my son for the magnesium, so this would be perfect!
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Marielle Altenor
Yum! We love beans at my house and rice is our stable go to meal! Thanks for sharing! Will be giving this a taste test soon!
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Ashley Gill
This chicken looks so tender. I can taste it! Yumm! I'm not a fan of beans in large amounts, but this sounds delicious!
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April Mims
I love nice and easy throw together dinners like this! I especially love when they are made with real food ingredients like this one!
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mail4rosey
I love recipes that have beans as a main ingredient. I know the fam. would like this recipe. Thanks for the share.
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Emily Stephens
This looks delicious and easy to make. I'm going to try it with black beans (my son's absolute favorite food to eat!).
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Constance Jones
Wowzers–that looks great– and tasty! Can't wait to try this one out of my husband! Plus it looks simple! LOVE IT!
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Masshole Mommy
I am a big fan of pretty much anything with salsa, so I think this sounds fantastic. It's definitley one I'd like to try.
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Virginia Higgins
This looks amazing. My family would enjoy it, too. I'd have to use mild salsa, but it would still be tasty.