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Mexican Pilaf with Chicken

Mexican Pilaf With Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion - chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper - diced
  • 1 jalapeno - seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup canned corn kernels - drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup instant barley - cooked
  • 1 cup instant brown rice - cooked
  • 1/2 cup shredded chicken - cooked
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro - chopped in small pieces
  • lime juice to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Clean the tops of canned food items before opening them.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Add washed and chopped onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and corn.
  • Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add cooked barley, brown rice, chicken, and black beans to skillet.
  • Serve with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts Servings

Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 1 cup (169g), Amount per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 80g (3% DV), Total Carb. 26g (9% DV), Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 3g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 7g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (4% DV)
Keyword English, Grains, Protein, Vegetables