Warm, comforting, and packed with flavour, this One Pot Chicken Chilli with Rice is the perfect easy meal for busy nights. Made with lean chicken mince, colourful vegetables, hearty beans, and warming spices, it’s a nutritious dish that comes together in just one pot for minimal fuss and easy clean-up. The rice cooks right alongside the chilli, soaking up all the delicious flavours for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
300g minced chicken breast
½ cup rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp oil
½ can chopped tomatoes
1 red capsicum, chopped
1 cup (250ml) vegetable broth
⅓ cup (60g) red kidney beans, drained
⅓ cup (85g) sweet corn, drained
⅓ cup (30g) grated cheese (optional)
Spices:
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
⅓ tsp ground pepper
Method:
- Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Next, add the meat and fry for about 5-6 minutes until cooked throughout.
- Add spices, mix, then add the uncooked rice and mix again. Next add the chopped capsicum, beans, corn, canned tomatoes and broth. Mix and bring to a boil. Simmer covered on low heat for about 17-20 minutes.
- Add grated cheese, cover and heat for another 2 minutes until the cheese melts, then serve.