The Kitchen Cupboard

Jordan Hollingshead | Crumbs

Jordan Hollingshead | Crumbs

The kitchen cupboard is the perfect recipe for people looking for a good meal with just the basics in their cupboard. This recipe tastes great, is easy to make and leaves few dirty dishes to wash afterward.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 small chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Combine rice and water in a quart-sized pan
2. Boil, then lower temperature to low and let cook 20 minutes
3. In frying pan, heat oil over medium heat
4. Add chicken and all seasonings
5. Let cook through
6. Add enchilada sauce and black beans
7. Heat through stirring occasionally
8. After rice is done, combine it with the chicken and bean mixture in the frying pan
9. Turn oven to broil at about 400 degrees Fahrenheit
10. Top mixture with cheese
11. Place in oven and bake for five minutes, or until cheese is melted
12. Serve warm

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