How many calories are in Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo?
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo has about 629 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo is a Dinner international recipe with 629 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
629 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
43.1 g
About This Recipe
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around rice, beans, and corn.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 629 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked rice and beans.
Shell the corn and place in a pot with boiling water. Boil for 12 minutes, remove and drain.
Separately, heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Once heated, add the chicken and brown on both sides. This will take 3-4 minutes.
Then lower to medium heat and continue cooking until done. Set aside.
Shred the lettuce.
For the pico de gallo, chop the onion, tomato and cilantro. Mix with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken with rice, beans, corn and lettuce. Serve with pico de gallo.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
629
Protein
43.1g
Carbs
59.7g
Fat
9.9g
Fiber
8.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo has about 629 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chicken with Rice, Beans and Pico de Gallo already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 43.1 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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