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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 7

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion - diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper - chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper - seeded and diced
  • 1 can (15-oz) whole kernel corn, no salt added - rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup instant barley - cooked
  • 1 cup instant brown rice - cooked
  • 1/2 cup shredded chicken - cooked
  • 1 can (15-oz) black beans, no salt added - rinsed and drained
  • 2 tsp salt-free seasoning (such as southwest, taco, or garlic and herb)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro - chopped
  • lime juice to taste

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. Clean the tops of canned food items.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and corn.
  • Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add cooked barley, brown rice, chicken, black beans, and seasoning to skillet.
  • Cook the mixture until hot or for 2 minutes.
  • Serve with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1 cup (211g), Amount per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 25g (1% DV), Total Carb. 32g (12% DV), Fiber 6g (21% DV), Total Sugars 3g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 9g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 42mg (4% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 320mg (6% DV)
Keyword English, Grains, Protein, Vegetables