Mexican Rice – a meal in under a half hour

Makes 2 large servings or 4 small servings

Coat the bottom of a large pan with oil.

Cook 1 1/2 cubed chicken breasts over medium heat, turning the cubes from time to time. Add small amounts of additional oil as necessary. Canola oil is healthiest. (Alternatively, use 1/2 to 1 lb of ground beef for the recipe.)

Add 1 can of black beans.

Add 1/2 to 1 can of well-drained canned corn (optional).

Add 1 to 1 ½ packages of Taco seasoning (I prefer mild or Chicken Taco seasoning).

Stir gently together. Bring to a low boil, and then lower the heat and simmer 10 minutes.

To thin the sauce, add water or chicken broth to taste (1/4 to 1/2 cup)

Spoon over cooked rice. Add a dollop of low-fat sour cream if desired.