Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

• olive oil↗3 tablespoons
• crushed red pepper flakes↗1 pinch
• large onion↗1
• garlic, chopped↗4 -5 cloves
• boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips↗4
• oregano, separated↗2 teaspoons
• ground cumin, separated↗2 teaspoons
• black beans, undrained↗2 (16 ounce) cans
• sliced pimientos1 (4 ounce) jar
• salt & pepper
• balsamic vinegar↗3 tablespoons
• chicken broth↗3 cups
• white rice↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pan, heat olive oil and add red pepper flakes.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender.

3. 3

   Increase heat, add chicken, stirring until cooked.

4. 4

   Lower heat to medium, add 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, and simmer 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add black beans, pimentos, remaining spices, and balsamic vinegar.

6. 6

   Blend and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, reseasoning if needed.

7. 7

   While beans are simmering, bring broth to boil in a pan, add rice.

8. 8

   Lower heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.

9. 9

   Serve bean mixture over rice.