Loving The Northwest

Loving The Northwest

Thursday, February 10, 2011

$5 Bargain Meals - Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans

WinCo $5 Bargain Meals - all ingredients purchased at WinCo Foods
I am happy to participate in the 5 dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.
For more low budget meals to go Bargain Meals and 1 trip, 1 bag, 5 dinners


Easy Mexican Chicken and Beans
Serves 4


1 lb uncooked chicken breast strips ($2.68 lb)
1 package (1 oz)  taco seasoning mix (Hy-Top) $.38
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed (S&W, $.68)
1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained ($1.08)
1/4 cup water
Flour tortillas, if desired ($.51 / 4 ct)

1. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
2. Stir in seasoning mix, beans, corn and water. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with tortillas.

Total:  $5.33

Thanks to Betty Crocker for the recipe

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