Creamy Chicken Rice And Bean Salad Food

CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Add butter and onion into a skillet over medium high heat and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Add in chicken and cook until chicken is opaque, about 3 more minutes. It's okay if chicken is not cooked through yet. It will continue cooking later on.
• Stir in rice, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, turn down heat, and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, cover, and let cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until vegetables are cooked though.
• Take pan off heat and stir in sour cream and cheese. Return the pan to stove and over low heat, let the mixture cook until cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley, optional and serve. Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the cooled rice in a large serving bowl. Add the diced celery, diced cooked chicken, and the cooked and cooled peas. Stir in the finely chopped onion and the pimiento.
• Gently toss to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
• Stir in 3/4 cup of mayonnaise. Add more mayonnaise, as desired, to moisten and flavor the salad.
• Taste and add salt, as needed, along with the 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
• Mound the salad on mixed greens or chopped lettuce and garnish with pimiento stuffed olives.
• Serve with slices of tomatoes, cucumbers, or avocado. Variations Add 1/2 cup of chopped toasted pecans or almonds to the salad along with the chicken. Replace the chicken with diced cooked turkey. Replace the rice with cooked bulgur wheat or a similar grain. Omit the onions or replace them with chopped green onions or red onions. Replace the diced pimientos with 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped roasted red peppers from a jar or use diced red or green bell pepper. Replace all or part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt, and add little lemon juice, to taste. Add a few tablespoons of crumbled cooked bacon for some great smoky flavor. Dice a little cooked smoked andouille sausage and add it to the chicken mixture to spice it up and give it some Louisiana flavor. Add about 1/4 cup of finely chopped ham.

CHICKEN, RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup chicken broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice. Season with salt and pepper; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl and cool.
• Preheat broiler. Place chicken on heavy broilerproof pan. Brush chicken with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cumin. Broil chicken until cooked through, turning once, about 10 minutes. Cool and cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
• Add chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion and cilantro to rice in bowl. Combine remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon cumin, lime juice and garlic in blender. Process until garlic is finely minced. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad in bowl and toss well.(Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

RICE AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak 1/2 cup minced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and rinse. Grate 4 halved plum tomatoes into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 diced bell pepper, the onion, 1 drained can pinto beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups cold cooked rice and some chopped cilantro and scallion. Season with salt and pepper.
• Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein:10 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 693 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add beans, corn and salsa to skillet; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove chicken from pan; cut into slices. Serve with bean mixture and rice.

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

SPICY CHICKEN WITH RICE & BEANS

Steps:

• Cut 2-3 slashes in each chicken thigh, sprinkle the spices over and turn to coat. If you have time, cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 2 hrs, or overnight in the fridge.
• Heat half the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 4 mins. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 secs more. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan and sprinkle over the sugar. Cook over a medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelise. When it turns dark brown, add the chicken and cook for 4 mins, turning. Pour in the passata, stock and vinegar, then add the pepper, onion and garlic. Season and stir. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, put the rice in a saucepan, cover with water and add salt. Bring to the boil and cook for 10-12 mins. Drain and return half to the pan with half the kidney beans, then cover. (Run the other half of the rice under cold water, drain and leave until cold, then mix with the remaining kidney beans. Chill in a container for Thursday's recipe.).
• Serve the chicken with the rice and beans, and spoonfuls of natural yogurt.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

MIXED BEAN & WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice following pack instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down. Once cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
• Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well, then season to taste. Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.