Chickenwithblackbeansoverpasta Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder.
• Saute until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove chicken and set aside.
• Return skillet to heat and lightly saute jalapenos and green onions.
• Stir in black beans and tomatoes to heat them.
• Add chicken and pasta.
• Remove from heat and toss with cheese and cilantro.

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Season your chicken with salt/pepper then dust the cubes with the 3 tbsp of flour.
• Brown the cubes in a non stick pan.
• Add shallots, stir fry with chicken for approx 5 minutes.
• Add red pepper, cayenne, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, Honey, and vinegar.
• Add drained rinsed beans, stir.
• Add chicken broth and white wine, get any little pieces up from the pan.
• Simmer for approx 10-15 minutes with lid on medium heat or until the sauce has a nice consistency.
• Distribute the hot cooked pasta on 4 plates top with the chicken/bean mixture.
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp of Asiago cheese over each serving.
• And enjoy.

BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare dressing. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken in hot oil for 6-8 minutes , stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in th center. Toss chicken, chili powder, garlic and salt. (add more seasonings to taste if you wish) Set chicken aside.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water.
• Mix pasta, chicken,dressing, tomato and beans. Enjoy!
• Creamy Cilantro-Pesto Dressing.
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro (3/4 cup dried).
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
• 1/3 cups pine nuts.
• 1/3 cup olive oil.
• 1/4 cup whipping cream **.
• 1 teaspoons grated lemon peel.
• 1 TBSP.lemon juice ***.
• 1/8 teaspoons ground red pepper.
• 2 cloves garlic.
• Place all above ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Cover and process until smooth.