Copan Recipe
Chicken, black beans, Spanish rice, lettuce, cheese, traditional salsa, and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once cooked, shred the chicken.
- 2
Prepare the Rice
Prepare Spanish rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves cooking rice with tomato sauce, onions, and spices.
- 3
Heat the Black Beans
In a small pot, heat the black beans over medium heat until warm. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Assemble the COPAN
In a bowl or plate, layer the ingredients starting with Spanish rice, followed by shredded chicken, black beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, a generous scoop of traditional salsa, and a dollop of sour cream on top.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy your COPAN!