Spicy Chicken, Bean and Rice Bake

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Alatariel75
Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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Just made this for lunches this week, it's really tasty!

500g chicken breast
1 can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
100g dry brown rice
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small can green chillies
1 tbsp chicken stock powder
1 tsp chilli powder
75g shredded cheese

Put all ingredients except the rice and cheese in a large saucepan and boil until the chicken breasts can be shredded. Shred them, add them back to the saucepan and stir in the dry rice. Pour the mix into a lasagna pan and bake @ 180 for 40 mins. Spread the shredded cheese over the top, pop it back in the oven until brown.

It has a kick!

6 serves, 250 cal a serve.
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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
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    I may try this
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    It's so easy to make, too.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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    Does the rice dry out with the reheating? I always have a hard time with rice dishes once cooked, unless I put a lot of extra sauce in.

    Sounds great though!
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    I've not reheated any yet, but I make similar dishes and haven't had a problem with reheating, so long as I reheat it in a covered container. If I nuke it while uncovered, things like this do dry out.
  • Jfcampinell
    Jfcampinell Posts: 4 Member
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    Sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    Update: It reheats really well! I cooked it maybe a bit long, but it means that the tomato has kind of caramelised, and so it has a very rich flavour. It's totally making regular lunch rotation!
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited November 2015
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    This does sound really go and I will probably make it!
    WinoGelato wrote: »
    Does the rice dry out with the reheating? I always have a hard time with rice dishes once cooked, unless I put a lot of extra sauce in.

    Sounds great though!

    Put your serving in a bowl and cover with a damp paper towel when reheating in the microwave. Make sure the towel is tightly tucked under the bowl to keep the steam inside. Rice needs the steam to plump back up :)

  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    This does sound really go and I will probably make it!
    WinoGelato wrote: »
    Does the rice dry out with the reheating? I always have a hard time with rice dishes once cooked, unless I put a lot of extra sauce in.

    Sounds great though!

    Put your serving in a bowl and cover with a damp paper towel when reheating in the microwave. Make sure the towel is tightly tucked under the bowl to keep the steam inside. Rice needs the steam to plump back up :)

    Good tip - thanks!

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    WinoGelato wrote: »
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    This does sound really go and I will probably make it!
    WinoGelato wrote: »
    Does the rice dry out with the reheating? I always have a hard time with rice dishes once cooked, unless I put a lot of extra sauce in.

    Sounds great though!

    Put your serving in a bowl and cover with a damp paper towel when reheating in the microwave. Make sure the towel is tightly tucked under the bowl to keep the steam inside. Rice needs the steam to plump back up :)

    Good tip - thanks!

    Very good tip! I'll try that at lunch!
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited November 2015
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    You're welcome!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
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    yum sounds good ! be good to have for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    A meal like this is even better the second day.
  • ekoth_09
    ekoth_09 Posts: 50 Member
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    Sounds delicious. Thanks!
  • Shannmfp11
    Shannmfp11 Posts: 339 Member
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    Sounds great! I will be making this!!!!
  • jess393
    jess393 Posts: 220 Member
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    Sounds delicious!!
  • sobiakhatoon
    sobiakhatoon Posts: 128 Member
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    Sounds good but no salt?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    There's salt in the chicken stock powder, i found that was enough (and i like salt! )
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
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    This looks really good, thanks for sharing!!
  • shannon_in_love
    shannon_in_love Posts: 5 Member
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    what is the serving size?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    shannon_in_love wrote: »
    what is the serving size?

    I just cut it into 6 pieces

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