Ingredients for Spicy Chicken And Black Bean Pasta
- Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- Green Onion
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- Roma Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or Monterey Jack cheese)
- 1 pound cooked pasta (any shape)
- Fresh Cilantro
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How to Make Spicy Chicken And Black Bean Pasta
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add 1 diced jalapeño pepper and 1/2 cup chopped green onions to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1/4 cup chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add cooked chicken and 1 pound cooked pasta (any shape you like) to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or Monterey Jack cheese) and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with a tossed green salad.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
22g
Carbs
36g