Chicken with Rice, Chipotle, and Cheese
45 min · 3 servings · 619 kcal/serving
Chicken with Rice, Chipotle, and Cheese – at a glance
Chicken with Rice, Chipotle, and Cheese is a high-protein Fitaily recipe for 3 servings (lunch). You can make it in about 45 minutes. One serving has about 619 kcal, 47.8 g protein, 66.1 g carbs, 17.1 g fat.
A delicious, hearty one-pot dish with chicken, rice, black beans, and spicy chipotle sauce, topped with melted cheese.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 619 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 47.8 g |
| Carbs | 66.1 g |
| Fat | 17.1 g |
We calculate macros from the ingredients and the Fitaily product database. These are estimates — manufacturer labels and serving sizes may differ. This is not individual dietary advice.
Which diet is this recipe for?
Fitaily tags: wysokobiałkowy. Meal: obiad. Tags come from the recipe author, not from a lab.
Storage and reheating
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.
Ingredients
- 400 g mini chicken fillets
- 4 łyżeczka chipotle taco seasoning
- 7 ml olive oil
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 1 szt red onion
- 1 szt red bell pepper
- 3 szt garlic
- 120 g black beans
- 200 g long-grain rice
- 2 łyżka hot honey sauce with chipotle
- 1 łyżeczka honey
- 400 ml vegetable broth
- 2 łyżka tomato paste
- 100 g cheese
- 10 ml mayonnaise
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with 2 teaspoons of chipotle seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Let it sit for a moment.
- In a skillet, brown the chicken until golden, then remove it from the skillet.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until tender.
- Add the rice, black beans, the remaining 2 teaspoons of chipotle seasoning, 1 tablespoon of hot honey sauce, honey, and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the hot broth over everything, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 15–20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- When the rice is ready, place the sautéed chicken on top, sprinkle with cheese, and cover for a moment so the cheese melts.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the remaining tablespoon of hot honey sauce. Drizzle the sauce over the finished dish before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories and protein are in one serving of Chicken with Rice, Chipotle, and Cheese?
One serving has about 619 kcal, 47.8 g protein, 66.1 g carbs, 17.1 g fat. The calculation comes from the Fitaily ingredient database and is approximate.
Is Chicken with Rice, Chipotle, and Cheese good for meal prep?
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.