Spicy Cuban Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) bottle fat-free Italian salad dressing

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (red or green are fine)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 cups cooked rice

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed or 3 cups cooked black beans, rinsed

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dressing, garlic and red pepper in a 2 cup glass measure or medium glass bowl. Place chicken in large glass bowl, pour dressing over chicken, cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, but overnight is fine.

2. 2

   Remove chicken from marinade, drain well, discard marinade. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add chicken, cook 5-7 minutes, stirring until chicken is slightly brown, spooning off any excess liquid.

3. 3

   Add bell peppers, onion, oregano, pepper, and cumin. Cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Add rice, black beans and tomatoes. Cook 2-3 minutes more or until thoroughly heated.

5. 5

   Garnish with cilantro, serve immediately.