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Ingredients:

6 skinless chicken thighs

1 Jar Pace Picante Verde Salsa (any Verde Salsa you prefer)

1 tsp. garlic powder

½ tablespoon paprika

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. olive oil

Salt and pepper for taste

2/3 cup uncooked quinoa

1 ½ cup green beans

1 cup canned black beans

Directions:

Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in large non-stick pot and add chicken. Cook chicken on medium/high heat 2-3 minutes each side then add 2/3-cup water and whole jar of salsa. Bring heat down to simmer and cover for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is full cooked.

I served with quinoa and black beans mixed and a side of steamed green beans.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving size 3

Amount per serving

Calories 394

Fiber 10.7 grams

Protein 27.3 grams

Carbohydrate 45 grams

Fat 11.6 grams

Sugar 3.6 grams

 

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