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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast*
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (16 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) can Rotel
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 209g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 322 | |
| Calories from Fat 44 | 14% |
| Total Fat 4.99g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.29g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium 831mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 52.75g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 25% |
| Sugars 2.09g | 1% |
| Protein 17.03g | 27% |
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