Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Servings
4

Serve this nutrient-dense baked chicken and black bean dinner on a busy weeknight with sliced avocado and a simple baby arugula salad with a lime vinaigrette. If grains are allowed on your diet, then add a side of cooked brown rice. This recipe can also be prepared ahead of time and then baked when ready to serve.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onions diced
1 teaspoons sea salt
3 cloves garlic crushed
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
¼ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 large red bell peppers diced
1 cups salsa
1 cups diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked black beans
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
1 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Garnish

¼ cups cilantro