Garcia-Style Chicken with Corn and Black Beans

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce with sweet corn and earthy black beans. This mexican-inspired one pot ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, medium red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 diced yellow onion, cooking for 4 minutes until softened. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp diced chipotle peppers in adobo, and 1 tsp cumin. Bring to a simmer, then add 15 oz drained black beans and 1 cup frozen corn. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, then adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garcia-Style Chicken with Corn and Black Beans take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garcia-Style Chicken with Corn and Black Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garcia-Style Chicken with Corn and Black Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garcia-Style Chicken with Corn and Black Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garcia-Style Chicken with Corn and Black Beans?

Mexican one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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