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Black Bean and Corn Pasta with Chicken
A Southwestern-inspired pasta dish featuring black beans, sweet corn, and seasoned grilled chicken. Tossed in a light lime and cilantro dressing, it offers a refreshing alternative to heavy cream sauces. This colorful meal is packed with fiber and protein, making it very filling.
A Southwestern-inspired pasta dish featuring black beans, sweet corn, and seasoned grilled chicken. Tossed in a light lime and cilantro dressing, it offers a refreshing alternative to heavy cream sauces. This colorful meal is packed with fiber and protein, making it very filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Pasta
- 1/2 cup Corn Kernel
- 1.8 cup Black Bean, rinsed drained
- 1.8 cup Diced Tomato, with juice
- 1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper
- 1 tbsp Pepper Sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 85 g Chicken Breast Half, boneless
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet over low heat, cook corn and black beans, 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, reserving their juice. Season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes more. Pour in enough tomato juice to cover and season with hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire. Increase heat slightly, stir in chicken, and heat through, 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon over cooked pasta.
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