Blackened Chicken with Beans

Name: Blackened Chicken with Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Pepper; 4 Chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless; 2 tbsp Canola oil; 1 can Black beans; 1 cup Corn, frozen; 1 cup Chunky salsa

Blackened Chicken with Beans · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 410 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Juicy spice-rubbed chicken is seared until deeply flavorful, then served over a warm, savory blend of beans, corn, and salsa for a hearty, colorful meal that feels bold yet comforting.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 410
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

1 ½ tbspChili powder
1 tspSalt
½ tspPepper
4Chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
2 tbspCanola oil
1 canBlack beans
1 cupCorn, frozen
1 cupChunky salsa

Equipment

stovetop, lid, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, serving platter, skillet, spoon, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Season chicken
Gather a large skillet and tongs. Mix chili powder, salt, and pepper, then rub the seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breast halves. · 3 min
What to look for: even spice coating
Cook chicken
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken, and cook until well browned on both sides. · 10 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when juices run clear and the thickest part reaches 74°C / 165°F.
Simmer beans
Add black beans, frozen corn, and chunky salsa to the same skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cover to heat through. · 3 min
What to look for: gently bubbling and steamy
Serve dish
Spoon the hot bean and corn mixture onto a serving dish and place the cooked chicken breast halves on top before serving. · 2 min
What to look for: chicken on warm bean mixture

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	410
Protein	36 g
Carbohydrates	34 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	15 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	9 g
Sodium	680 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

May contain: fodmap high, corn, nightshades

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Chili powder

smoked paprika: Adds smoky depth without extra heat.

Chicken breast halves

chicken thighs: Thighs stay juicier and tolerate higher heat.