Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Pasta

Submitted by m0m

"This is a healthy and easy meal. I serve it with a tossed green salad. If queso fresco is not available, use a white cheese like Monterray jack."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (heaping)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 -4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 lb queso fresco, grated and crumbled
• 1 lb pasta, cooked al dente (bow ties are good)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

directions

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

Reviews

[angie6541]

This was a very tasty dinner. Something a bit different! Took the advice of reviewer and cut back on the oil and it was fine. Also a drizzle of fresh lime juice brightened the flavors! Will definitely make this again and maybe throw a bit of corn in for a different crunch.

 

[emar0205]

This pasta is really different, in a good way! Easy to make, with a fresh flavor

 

[Rodney B.]

Wow, this exceeded my expectations. Picked this recipe simply to use things we had in the fridge, but it's definitely a keeper. Used leftover yakisoba noodles, and it worked great.

 

[Angela P.]

I will make this again but I will definately cut it in half, this made a huge amount for the three of us and I had to freeze more than half. Great smells from the kitchen while cooking, good flavor and pretty healthy too.

 

[p00gJr]

GOL DANG!!!!! I made this for my boyfriend tonight and it was the best scrumdelish thing we'd ever gol dang eaten! AND HE KNOWS HOW TO EAT, he's from Nebraska. His dad has a hankerin to try it so i reckon next time I go visit we'll make it for him.