Black Bean Chicken Bake
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Black Bean Chicken Bake
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With chicken and a zesty combination of corn, green chiles, beans and cheese, this Black Bean Chicken Bake is a family-friendly weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce white corn drained (1 can, canned
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed (1 can, canned
- 4 ounce diced green chiles 1 can, canned
- 1/4 cup cilantro or more for garnish, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup onion about 1/2 onion, red, finely chopped
- 2 pounds chicken breast see note
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Garnish
- 1 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- In a medium bowl, combine corn, black beans, green chiles, cilantro, and onion and mix.
- Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt, cumin and garlic powder, then lay flat in a large baking dish. Spoon the corn mixture over the chicken and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (165˚F internal temp.)
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with additional cilantro.
Notes
- To help chicken cook more quickly and evenly, try using chicken breasts that are not too thick. Pound or slice them to reduce the thickness if needed.
- Substitutions: Yellow corn can be used instead of white corn; you can also use a different variety of cheese.
- How to Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- How to Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- How to Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through or covered in a 350ºF oven.
- How to Scale: To scale up, use a larger baking dish or make the recipe in two baking dishes. Scale down by using a smaller baking dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
65g
(130%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
1264mg
(53%)
Potassium
1526mg
(32%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
466IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1264mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1526mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 466IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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