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Chicken and Beans

Chicken and Beans

66 Ratings
66 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This simple one-pot dinner mixes kidney beans and chicken in a savory tomato sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, low-sodium
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 onion (medium)
  • 5 chicken thighs
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain and rinse beans.
  3. Crush garlic.
  4. Dice onion.
  5. Dice chicken thighs.
  6. In large, pot, cook chicken until half done.
  7. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  8. Simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  9. Add kidney beans and simmer for 5-10 more minutes.

Notes

Cider, white, and Japanese wine vinegars differ in flavor. Try other vegetables. Dry beans may be used. See package for cooking directions.

Learn more about:

Source:

Lifeskills in Food Education, Food Skills Cookbook
University of Hawaii at Manoa Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 166
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 57 mg
Sodium 292 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 15 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 457 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 166
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 2 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 2 mg
Cholesterol 57 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 15 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 457 mg
Sodium 292 mg
Copper 176 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 41 mg
Phosphorus 192 mg
Selenium 14 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 15 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 29 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 63 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces

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