Spicy Chicken, Bean and Rice Bake

Alatariel75
Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
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
    I may try this
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    It's so easy to make, too.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    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: 18,207 Member
    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
    Sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    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
    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
    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: 18,207 Member
    WinoGelato 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
    You're welcome!
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    yum sounds good ! be good to have for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    A meal like this is even better the second day.
  • ekoth_09
    ekoth_09 Posts: 50 Member
    Sounds delicious. Thanks!
  • Shannmfp11
    Shannmfp11 Posts: 339 Member
    Sounds great! I will be making this!!!!
  • jess393
    jess393 Posts: 220 Member
    Sounds delicious!!
  • sobiakhatoon
    sobiakhatoon Posts: 128 Member
    Sounds good but no salt?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    There's salt in the chicken stock powder, i found that was enough (and i like salt! )
  • MSH2930
    MSH2930 Posts: 161 Member
    This looks really good, thanks for sharing!!
  • shannon_in_love
    shannon_in_love Posts: 5 Member
    what is the serving size?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    what is the serving size?

    I just cut it into 6 pieces
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    sounds good but the serving is going to be pretty small. Will leave me hungry after im done with it.
  • hannahahmad1987
    hannahahmad1987 Posts: 2 Member
    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.

    Do you have to cook the rice first?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    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.

    Do you have to cook the rice first?

    Nope! There was sufficient liquid in the chicken mix to cook the rice in the oven. If you think too much has boiled off while cooking the chicken, add a bit of water before stirring in the rice. But mine cooked just fine and made a nice dense bake.
  • hannahahmad1987
    hannahahmad1987 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks, will definitely be trying this :D
  • _sj147
    _sj147 Posts: 3 Member
    Sounds good, thank you!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    That looks delicious! Keep experimenting. :)