Black Beans, Chicken and Rice

By krdsk27

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped fresh cilantro (garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

Add oil to a large skillet; heat over medium-high until it gets hot.

Add rice, cumin, and chili powder; stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add the next 8 ingredients to the skillet; stir to mix.

Bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender; stir every now and then.

Take the skillet from the heat; removed cover and fluff the mixture with a fork.

Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let set for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Sprinkle with a little chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.