Red Beans and Rice with Chicken

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Red Beans and Rice with Chicken

Red Beans and Rice with Chicken is a hearty meal that is bursting with delicious flavors. Make this a quick dinner by using smoked chicken and canned beans.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hickory smoked chicken, red beans, soup recipe with grilled chicken

Servings:

Calories: 1761kcal

Ingredients

4 cups chicken smoked and shredded
2 bell peppers seeds and membranes removed, diced
2 onions peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups red beans cooked, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups rice cooked

Instructions

Add olive oil to a dutch oven or large pan and place over medium-high heat. Add the diced vegetables and garlic, stirring often until softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
Add red beans, chicken and remaining chicken broth.
Season with kosher salt and any additional seasonings that you desire.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
Lower to simmer until ready to serve.
Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

Store leftover red beans and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months.

Store rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Freezing not recommended.

Reheat: Place red beans and rice in a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often until heated through.

Reheat rice in a pan with 1 - 2 tablespoons water over low heat, stirring until heated through.

Add sliced smoked sausage with the shredded chicken if desired.

Make it spicy by adding diced jalapeno in with vegetables.

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