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Black Beans and Rice With Chicken and Apple Salsa

A hearty and flavorful dish combining seasoned black beans, rice, and shredded rotisserie chicken, topped with a fresh apple-cilantro salsa. This Mexican-inspired meal features a perfect balance of protein, grains, and fresh ingredients.

6 servings
30 min
Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

  • •1 cup chopped peeled Granny Smith apple
  • •½ cup chopped cilantro
  • •⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
  • •1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • •⅓ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • •3 cloves garlic
  • •1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • •1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • •¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • •3 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • •2 cans black beans
  • •to taste Kosher salt and black pepper
  • •4 cups cooked rice
  • •1 whole rotisserie chicken
  • •5 wedges lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.

    5 min

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