Black Bean Chicken Appetizer
Transform your appetizer game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Black Bean Chicken Appetizer! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken breast, hearty black beans, and a colorful medley of red bell pepper and onion, this dish is seasoned to perfection with smoky cumin and paprika. A layer of gooey melted cheddar cheese ties everything together, creating a mouthwatering skillet mix that’s perfect for scooping onto crispy tortilla chips. Topped with a zesty splash of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day, parties, or casual gatherings. Don't forget to customize it with your favorite toppings like sour cream or avocado for an unforgettable appetizer experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Lime (juiced)
- 1 bag Tortilla chips (for serving)
- as needed Optional toppings (e.g., sour cream, avocado, extra cilantro)
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Dice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces and season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with 1 cup of rinsed and drained black beans.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of paprika over the mixture, stirring well to combine.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mixture, and cover with a lid. Let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve the black bean chicken mixture warm, spooned over tortilla chips, or as a dip with optional toppings such as sour cream, avocado, or extra cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.7 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 2998 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 152.9 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1048 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1527 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
