Chicken and Butter Bean Casserole with Basmati Rice

A hearty family dish featuring chicken thighs, beans, and vegetables simmered in stock, served over fluffy basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 503 kcals 3018 kcals
Carbohydrates 59 grams 354 grams
Fat 7 grams 42 grams
Protein 46 grams 276 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Butter Beans
rinsed and drained
Liquids
1.75
litres
Meat
10
piece
Chicken Thigh
on the bone, skin removed
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
1
drizzle
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
4
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
2
stick
Celery
finely sliced
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeded and finely sliced
2
piece
Leek
finely sliced
6
piece
Portabellini Mushroom
or any large flat mushrooms
2
piece
Carrot
finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and soften onions and garlic.
  • Stir in celery, red pepper, leeks, and mushrooms.
  • Add 1.75 litres of stock, soy sauce, and tomatoes then bring to a boil.
  • Add carrots, butter beans, and chicken thighs then simmer for one hour.
  • Boil a pan of salted water and cook 285g of rice according to instructions.
  • Remove cooked chicken from the pan and strip meat from the bones.
  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the saucepan.
  • Drain the rice and serve the casserole generously over it in bowls.