Chicken with Black Bean and Rice Casserole

By á-1801

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Ingredients

• 1/4 1/4
• cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 1-1/2
• teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 1/4
• teaspoon salt
• 1/4 1/4
• teaspoon black pepper
• 2-1/2 2-1/2
• to 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
• 2 2
• tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 1
• 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1
• 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with onion and green pepper, undrained
• 1 1
• cup tomato juice
• 1 1
• cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 2/3 2/3
• cup long grain rice
• 1/8 1/8
• to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 2
• cloves garlic, minced

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large resealable plastic bag combine flour, 1 teaspoon of the chili powder, the salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces, half at a time. Seal bag; shake to coat.

2. In a very large skillet brown chicken on all sides in hot oil over medium heat about 10 mintues, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; discard drippings. Add beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato juice, corn, uncooked rice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, the cayenne pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Bring to boiling. Transfer rice mixture to a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole. Arrange chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.

3. Bake, covered, in a 375 degrees F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F for breasts; 180 degrees F for thighs and drumsticks) and rice is tender. Makes 6 servings.