Chicken with Red Beans
A quick and savory dish! Tender chicken in tomato sauce, red beans, and melted cheese make this meal hearty and delicious.
Updated : 09 June, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Chicken
400 grams
Canned beans
1
Onion
2
Garlic
70 grams
Tomato paste
100 grams
Any type of cheese
40 milliliters
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Greens
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
Enjoy your meal! You can replace chicken with turkey or any other meat you prefer. Just keep in mind that cooking time and calorie content will vary. Any cheese will work in this dish – hard, semi-hard, or soft like mozzarella. The key is using high-quality, flavorful cheese that melts well and doesn't contain artificial milk fat substitutes.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. You can use a whole chicken and cut it into small portions or use chicken breast. To make the dish quickly, use canned red beans. If you're using dried beans, soak and cook them in advance until tender.
Step 2
Rinse the chicken breast, pat dry, and cut into medium-sized pieces. Drain the liquid from the canned beans. Peel the onion and garlic.
Step 3
Heat a little vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Sauté the chicken breast, stirring, until lightly golden. Meanwhile, chop the onion and garlic.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring to avoid burning.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. At this stage, you can add your favorite spices like basil, thyme, oregano, etc.
Step 6
Add tomato paste and half a cup of water (about 4 fl oz). Use high-quality paste. Stir everything and bring to a boil.
Step 7
Add the canned red beans to the skillet.
Step 8
Stir, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Then, if there’s too much liquid left, increase the heat and cook uncovered until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
Step 9
Sprinkle grated cheese over the chicken and beans. Use any good melting cheese – like gouda. Add more if desired. Cover with a lid for about a minute, then turn off the heat. Let it sit until the cheese is completely melted.
Step 10
Sprinkle the finished dish with ground allspice and finely chopped herbs. Serve and enjoy!