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Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Black Bean Skillet

Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Black Bean Skillet

Dinner
Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
10min
Servings
1
Calories
675
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Chef's Note

This quick skillet is the perfect way to enjoy your Day 1 leftovers! Reheating the rice with a tiny splash of water or lime juice helps restore its fluffy texture.

Tags
chicken
mexican
skillet
leftovers
quick
easy
high-protein
Ingredients
  • 8 oz leftover chicken breast, cubed

  • 0.5 can leftover black beans

  • 1 whole leftover green bell peppers, chopped

  • 0.5 cup (raw equivalent) leftover white rice

  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 0.5 whole lime

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions
  • 1

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  • 2

    Add the 1 chopped leftover green bell pepper and 0.5 can of leftover black beans to the skillet, stirring to warm them through for about 2 to 3 minutes.

  • 3

    Incorporate the 8 oz of leftover cubed chicken breast and the leftover white rice (prepared from 0.5 cup raw equivalent on Day 1) into the skillet.

  • 4

    Toss all ingredients together continuously for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is hot and the rice is thoroughly heated.

  • 5

    Remove the skillet from the heat, squeeze the juice of 0.5 lime over the mixture, and fold in 2 tbsp of freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
675
Calories
49g
Protein
76g
Carbs
20g
Fat

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