Red Chili Chicken with Beans and Rice

I came across this recipe on Smells Like Home, and it looked so delicious I had to try it.  I even bought a bottle of Ancho chili powder, which I've never used before.  It's a prettier red than the regular chili powder I have in my cupboard!  It's not super hot, but does have a kick and is smoky.

This is really a one-pot meal.  We had just this and were super full...rice, beans, and chicken...like a LOT of protein and fiber.  It made quite a bit too, so we had plenty for leftovers.

A note about cilantro:  you can buy it in the grocery store next to the flat leaf parsley.  Interesting fact: some people have a gene mutation in their taste buds that makes cilantro taste like rotten soap (this explains why some people just HATE cilantro and can't really explain why).  I think it's lovely:  sort of lime-meets-parsley/hint of pepper.  Perfect stirred into this recipe.  But, if you happen to fall into the "soapy-cilantro" category, just substitute in some fresh chopped parsley.  You need something green, and I don't care what it is.

Red Chili Chicken with Beans and Rice
Adapted from Smells Like Home

2 Tbsp olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 Tbsp Ancho chili powder, divided
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup brown rice
1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup chopped cilantro (or green onions)
Sour cream, for serving

In a large microwaveable bowl combine rice and 1 cup chicken broth.  Microwave on high for 7 minutes or until almost cooked.

Meanwhile, season chicken with a little ancho chili powder and salt.  Brown in a large skillet in olive oil.  Remove just before they are cooked through.  Dice chicken and keep warm on a plate covered with foil.  Add onion to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in rice and remaining chicken broth.  Sprinkle in remaining ancho chili powder and salt, to taste.  When rice is cooked, stir in chicken and black beans and warm through, until chicken is fully cooked.

To serve, stir in cilantro and divide into big bowls.  Top with fat free sour cream and enjoy!