Chicken, beans, and rice is a hearty meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Not only is it a delicious combination, but it's also packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. With so many different variations of this classic dish, there's sure to be a recipe that will appeal to your taste buds. From slow-cooker recipes to one-pan meals, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and satisfying chicken, beans, and rice dish that will become a family favorite.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
ONE-PAN BLACK BEANS, CHICKEN AND RICE
Give chicken stew a Southwestern twist with cumin, beans, and convenient frozen bell peppers and onions.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add rice, cumin and chili powder; cook and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove skillet from heat. Uncover; fluff mixture with fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 5 g
ONE-PAN CUBAN CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS
Juicy roast chicken thighs are paired with our take on moros y cristianos, the Cuban version of rice and beans, in this easy dinner recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet, brown bacon over medium-high, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Brown in skillet, turning once, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate.
- Remove fat from skillet. Add oil, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes.
- Add rice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Nestle in chicken, skin-side up. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Roast until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; serve.
CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE
Make and share this Chicken with Black Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Maine-iac
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and add red pepper flakes.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender.
- Increase heat, add chicken, stirring until cooked.
- Lower heat to medium, add 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, and simmer 1 minute.
- Add black beans, pimentos, remaining spices, and balsamic vinegar.
- Blend and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, reseasoning if needed.
- While beans are simmering, bring broth to boil in a pan, add rice.
- Lower heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Serve bean mixture over rice.
FAST CHICKEN OVER BLACK BEANS AND RICE
I keep black beans on hand, and when I'm exhausted and don't feel like cooking for my family, I pull out this recipe. So easy to remember, make it once, and it's in your head forever!
Provided by Redhead
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow rice to stand covered for about 10 minutes.
- Mix salsa with black beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in microwave oven on high until hot, about 2 minutes; stir once or twice during heating.
- Divide cooked rice into individual serving bowls.
- Top the rice with black bean mixture, chicken strips, and Cheddar cheese; garnish with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH CHICKEN AND APPLE SALSA
Canned beans get an upgrade thanks to garlic and spices.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Bean Chicken Fruit Poultry Rice Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Sodium Dinner Lunch Apple Legume Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.
- Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
- Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.
ONE-PAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH RICE AND BEANS
Clean out your pantry with this customizable one-pan dinner and season it with whatever spices you love most or happen to have on hand.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Dinner Chicken Onion Cinnamon Cumin Rice Chickpea Bean Fruit Herb One-Pot Meal Kid-Friendly Small Plates Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Soy Free Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season drumsticks on all sides with 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper.
- Heat oil in a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook, turning once halfway through, until skin is golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Add onion, cinnamon, and turmeric to fat in skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir to coat. Add 1 1/4 cups hot water, scraping up browned bits from pan, then stir in chickpeas, dried fruit (if using), red pepper (if using), and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Nestle chicken back into skillet and bring liquid to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then scatter herbs over.
CHICKEN TACO BOWLS WITH PINTO BEANS AND RICE
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo or any other time with these taco shell bowls filled with chicken strips, pico de gallo, and UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Mexican Style Pinto Beans & Rice for an easy and fun night dinner.
Provided by Uncle Ben's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips UNCLE BEN'S®
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place each tortilla in a non-stick tortilla bowl maker; bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool and remove from bowl maker.
- Prepare chicken strips according to package directions.
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Divide chicken strips, beans and rice, and pico de gallo among the tortilla bowls. Garnish with shredded cheese, avocado slices, and jalapeno slices. Top with avocado ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1225.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
JERK-STYLE CHICKEN WITH SPICED BASMATI RICE PILAF AND GREEN BEANS
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the chicken: put the butter, soy sauce, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon, nutmeg, scallions, thyme, garlic, lime zest and juice, chile and ginger in a food processor and pulse, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary with a rubber spatula, until a paste forms.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking sheet, rub with the marinade and generously sprinkle with salt. Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with canola oil.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill pan. Reserve any leftover marinade on the baking sheet to use later. Cook until slightly charred and marked, flipping halfway through, 5 to 8 minutes total (the chicken will not be fully cooked, it will finish cooking in the oven).
- Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on the rack, leaving ample space between each piece. Top the chicken with the reserved marinade from the baking sheet and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the rice: Put the rice in a large bowl, cover with 4 cups cold water and soak for 30 minutes. Strain well, reserving the soaking liquid.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium. Add the butter and onions and cook until they are translucent but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin seeds, cayenne and cinnamon stick and toast for about 1 minute. Add the drained rice and stir gently until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add the reserved soaking water and gently stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let rest for about 10 minutes, then season with salt and fluff with a fork. Remove the cinnamon stick.
- For the green beans: fill a large bowl with ice water and set a colander inside the ice bath. Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous handful of salt. (The water should taste like sea water.) Add the green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the colander ice bath.
- When ready to serve, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and toss in the beans to warm them gently. Top with the lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.
- For the honey glaze: Simmer the honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it foams and turns golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the vinegar and return the pan to the stove. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes more to allow the vinegar and honey to cook together. Season with salt and set aside.
- Place a large spoonful of rice on each plate and arrange the chicken and green beans around each portion. Drizzle the chicken with the honey glaze.
MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH BEANS AND RICE
This maybe the the best chicken I've ever made. The recipe is very flexible to your tastes. I preferred mine to be spicy but you can easily change to suite your tastes. I love using the Dutch Oven because you don't have to worry about scratching a coating off and the heat is continual and gentle on the food.
Provided by Erv Kosch
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start your baking oven preheating to 250 degree Fahrenheit.
- Heat a Dutch Oven on your stove burner with the Canola Oil over a low flame.
- Dry 2-3 the Chicken Legs with a paper towel.
- Coat the Chicken Legs with the Fajita Spice Mix in a pie tin or similar container. The heavier the coating the spicier the chicken.
- Place the coated Chicken Legs in the Dutch Oven and cover. Brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes. Don't crowd the chicken or the chicken will burn. Also the Dutch Oven will get hotter as you go so watch your browning time.
- Remove the browned Chicken Legs and set aside.
- Repeat the process until all the chicken is browned. You'll need to keep a thin coat of oil on the bottom of the Dutch Oven so add Canola Oil as needed between brownings.
- Wipe out the hot Dutch Oven with a paper towel to remove the oil and unwanted spices. Leave some extra spice if you want the dish to be hotter.
- Place the ingredients into the Dutch Oven in this order: Chili Beans, Salsa, Chicken Broth, Long Grain White Rice, and then the Chicken Legs.
- Cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken's juices run clear. Don't peak if your can avoid it.
BAKED BEANS RICE AND CHICKEN
From "The Great Minnesota hot dish" cookbook. Serve with tossed salad along with warm crusty bread.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken; stir and cook until browned.
- Set aside.
- Add rice, onions, bell pepper and garlic in same saucepan; stir and cook 2 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients into a large bowl; mix well.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake 50 minutes or until rice is cooked.
BELIZEAN RICE AND BEANS AND STEWED CHICKEN* RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-3145
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- CHICKEN: To season with recado, get the palms of your hands wet with a bit of oil or chicken fat, then place a ball of recado in your palms and rub it around until it forms a paste which you then wipe on the chicken. You do not need a lot of recado. A thin rub will do the job. Cut chicken in serving pieces and place on a cookie sheet and season with salt, white pepper, recado and sliced onion. Brown chicken in hot oil until well browned. Pour off excess fat. Cook over low heat, adding vinegar and water. In a small frying pan, brown the cane sugar. Add 1 cup water and Worcestershire sauce while deglazing the bottom of a pan with a wooden spoon (stir the bits of sugar off the off the bottom). Add sugar and Worcester sauce mixture to the stew and cook until chicken is done. RICE AND BEANS: Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover. Boil beans covered until tender and whole, about 1 and a half hours, adding 1/2 onion and garlic when almost tender. Add coconut cream and the rest of the onion along with the salt and pepper. Wash the rice and add to beans. Cook over gentle heat until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir gently with fork and add a little water from time to time until rice is cooked. If the bottom scorches, carefully finish cooking without stirring up the bottom, adding water from time to time if needed. In Belize they call the burnt bottom "Rice Bun" and it is good to eat. Just do not stir it through the rice. You can thicken the gravy with 3 tsp corn starch in about 1/2 cup of cold water then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes till it thickens. To Serve: Pour chicken and sauce over rice and beans. Serve with potato salad and fried plantains.
BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH BLACK BEANS
I loved my grandma's chicken and rice, but this takes it to another level. A comforting casserole that is mildly seasoned, but could easily be spiced up as you prefer. From the February 2009 Southern Living magazine, attributed to Meredith Baldwin of Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Provided by Deb G
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, saute onions, bell pepper, and carrot in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a 3-qt. or 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Combine hot cooked rice, onion mixture, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, and 1 1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl (I use the skillet instead).
- Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Cover and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, uncover and bake 5 to10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
CHILI BROWN RICE WITH CHICKEN, BLACK BEANS AND OLIVES
A recipe posted in the 01/14/09 edition of the Wichita Eagle. I loved the combination of ingredients and the fiber content. An easy to make mexican meal made in one dish! I think this could easily be made into a OAMC meal either cooked and frozen, or made as a "dump" meal.
Provided by Amy in Kansas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add the rice. Toast, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.
- Turn heat to low; push rice aside. Stir in chili powder to taste, cumin and oregano; toast 15 seconds. Gradually stir in water; stir in 2 cups of the salsa and the salt. Taste; stir in more chili powder if you like. Heat to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
- Stir in beans, chicken, corn and olives; if mixture seems dry, stir in more salsa. Cover; continue cooking 1 minute. Turn off heat; let rest, covered, 4 minutes.
- Stir in avocado and cilantro. Add lime juice, pepper and salt to taste, if needed. Serve at the table with bowls of salsa, sour cream, cheese and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 887.9, Carbohydrate 76.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 30.2
DEVILISH SESAME CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS AND SCALLION RICE
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil, one turn of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the rice; toast, stirring, for a minute or two. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, lower the heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 17 minutes. In a medium size skillet, bring 1 inch of water to a boil, salt it, add the green beans and cook for 2 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, two turns of the pan, over high heat until rippling. Add the chicken and cook until golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook until just softened, 3 minutes. Add the green beans and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. In a bowl, mix together the Tamari, honey, hot sauce, mustard and remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; toss. Drizzle the sesame oil over the chicken. Stir the scallions into the rice and fluff with a fork. Serve the chicken over the rice and top with the sesame seeds. Cover to keep warm.
RED CHILE CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BLACK BEANS
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- DIRECTIONS Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a medium-large heavy pot over medium heat. Sprinkle the diced chicken breast with salt and ½ tablespoon of the chili powder. Place the chicken in the hot oil and brown , stirring and flipping occasionally, until browned, 2-3 minutes (the chicken doesn't need to be cooked all the way through because it will finish cooking later). Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the second tablespoon of oil to the pot and add the onion and rice. Cook on medium-low, stirring for several minutes, until the rice turns from translucent to opaque. Add the garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder. Cook one minute, and then add the broth and salt (between 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) to taste. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot along with the beans, give it all a good stir. Recover the pot and cook on low for 10-12 minutes longer, taking care that the mixture isn't cooking to hot or else it will burn on the bottom. Sprinkle the green onions and test a kernel of rice. It should be tender, in which case you place the cover back on, remove it from the heat and let it stand 5-10 minutes. If it's not cooked, cook for another 5 minutes or so, stirring and checking often to make sure the mixture doesn't burn. Fluff the mixture with a fork and serve with salsa and sour cream.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Use a long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine for a light and fluffy texture.
- Rinse the rice: This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming gummy.
- Use the right amount of water: The general rule is 1 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice.
- Cook the rice over low heat: This allows the rice to cook evenly and prevents it from sticking to the pot.
- Let the rice rest: After cooking, let the rice rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This helps the rice absorb all the water and become fluffy.
- Use flavorful ingredients: Add vegetables, herbs, spices, or beans to the rice for a more flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Beans and rice is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like your beans and rice simple or flavorful, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beans and rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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