Cajun Chicken with Pinto Beans
By fuzzygroup
Ingredients
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 15 -ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted), thawed
- 3 tablespoons jarred sofrito (available in the Latin-foods aisle)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt
Details
Adapted from foodnetwork.com
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to form 4 thinner cutlets. Toss the chicken with the olive oil, then rub all over with the Cajun seasoning; set aside.
Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the bell pepper and scallion whites to the skillet. Cook until the scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the beans, corn and sofrito. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water and the heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the scallion greens, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve the chicken with the bean mixture; top with the bacon.
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