Dinner for 2

Mexican Chicken Rice Bowl

Name: Mexican Chicken Rice Bowl
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups mahatma yellow saffron rice; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tomato; 1 cup mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups chopped lettuce; 1 1/2 cups black beans; 2 1/2 oz grated cheddar cheese; 3 tbsp quality mayo; 1/2 tsp curry powder (optional); 1/2 tsp white vinegar; 1 pinch mustard powder + garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste (optional)

$34.75for 435 minServes 2

Seasoned chicken, yellow rice, beans, vegetables, lettuce, cheese, and tangy mayonnaise form a warm layered meal.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Mushrooms, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.25$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.75Typical price
	Canned beans, 9.75 oz$0.09/oz typical	9.75 oz	$0.88Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.75Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.37

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

Mexican Gluten-free High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$8.69 per serving$34.75 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups mahatma yellow saffron rice
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tomato
1 cup mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chopped lettuce
1 1/2 cups black beans
2 1/2 oz grated cheddar cheese
3 tbsp quality mayo
1/2 tsp curry powder (optional)
1/2 tsp white vinegar
1 pinch mustard powder + garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Cook the yellow rice in a covered saucepan with the needed water until tender, about twenty minutes.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook it in a large skillet over medium heat for six minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Cook the mushrooms in the skillet for four minutes, then chop the chicken and tomato.
Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat for five minutes.
Stir the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic powder, and curry powder together, then layer the rice, lettuce, beans, chicken, mushrooms, tomato, cheese, and dressing.

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