Cuban-Style Chicken Rice Bake

Name: Cuban-Style Chicken Rice Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Cuban, Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 onion (, finely chopped); 3 - 4 cloves garlic (, minced); 1/2 red bell pepper (, chopped); 1/2 yellow bell pepper (, chopped); 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (, add more if you like it spicy!); 1 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp sweet basil; 2 tsp mixed herbs; 1 cup brown rice (, or rice of choice); 50 g tomato paste; 400 g canned diced tomato; 1 1/2 cups water; 4 chicken breasts (, cubed); 400 g canned red kidney beans or black beans (, drained and rinsed); Zest and juice of 1/2 small lemon or lime; Himalayan pink salt (, to taste); 1 cup grated cheese of choice (, I used mature cheddar)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Made with chicken breasts, brown rice, beans and a rich, tasty tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden and bubbling… An easy, hearty meal that the whole family will love!

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:24:37 GMT