New Orleans Style Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 3 tsp. canola oil, divided
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
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• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 portobello mushrooms, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 3/4 cups hot water
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15oz.)
• 1 package red beans and rice mix
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (14.5oz.)
• 1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 1 tsp. oil over medium high heat; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the carrots, onion and peppers in remaining oil for 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the water, black beans and red beans and rice mix.

Return chicken to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

By Robin from Washington, IA