INGREDIENTS
2 tsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2
medium yellow or red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp
garlic powder
2 tsp
onion powder
1 1/2 tsp
paprika
1 1/2 tsp
dried dillweed
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper (use 1/4 teaspoon or less if sensitive to spice)
1
red bell pepper, cored and chopped
1
green bell pepper, cored and chopped
1 15 ounce can
reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 ounce can
fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices
1 1/2 cups
instant brown rice (do not use white minute rice or regular rice as these will cook differently)
1 cup
low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 cup
freshly grated cheddar cheese
Optional for serving: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt (or sour cream)