Recipes

Mexican Chicken Bowl

40mins

Ingredients

2 red capsicum, cut into quarters
2 tsp olive oil
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin, ground
400g tinned tomatoes
400g chicken breast fillet or tenderloins
2 cups basmati rice, cooked
100g cheddar cheese, reduced fat
80g brazil nuts, toasted and crushed
150g salad leaves, for dressing

Method

  • Step 1

    Grill the capsicum until skin is blackened and easily removed. Cover and rest - then cut in to strips.

  • Step 2

    Heat a deep heavy based frying pan and add the oil, add celery and all the spices and cook for 3 mins, or until soft.

  • Step 3

    Stir in tomatoes and the beans, 100 -150ml water. Add the chicken pieces, cover and cook for 25 min simmering until chicken is cooked through. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken and mix through the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 4

    Place rice in a bowl and top with the chicken mixture. Top with capsicum strips and nuts, enjoy with some green salad leaves.