How To Make Chicken with Spanish-style Butter Beans
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) butter beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the paprika, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
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Add the diced tomatoes, butter beans, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
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Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve the chicken with the Spanish-style butter beans and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 85mg
- Sodium : 710mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 26g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 33g
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