Chicken and bean chilli (meal prep)

A hearty, spicy chicken chilli designed for batch cooking: kidney beans, sweetcorn and minced chicken. Rich in protein and fibre, it can be made in large quantities for several meals during the week.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 30 min  |  Servings: 6  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, whole items) use average weights. 354 kcal · 35 g protein · 25 g carbohydrate · 10 g fat

Ingredients

• 500 g minced chicken
• 2 tins of kidney beans
• 1 tin of sweetcorn
• 2 tins of tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika

Method

1. Brown the minced chicken with the onion and spices.
2. Add the tomatoes, beans and sweetcorn.
3. Simmer for 25 minutes.
4. Divide into portions for the week.

Nutritional benefits

Chicken and kidney beans combine animal and plant protein with plenty of fibre, for a very filling dish that is also ideal for building muscle. Rich and balanced, it keeps and freezes perfectly, which makes it a meal prep champion. Naturally gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• With beef mince or turkey.
• Vegetarian: just beans and quinoa.
• Spicier: chilli, chipotle.
• As a filling for jacket potatoes or tacos.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 4 days and can be frozen in portions: the champion of batch cooking. Tastes even better reheated.

💡 Good to know

Make a large batch and freeze it in individual portions: you will have high-protein lunches ready for the whole week.

Related reading

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Ingredients in this recipe: chicken · kidney beans · sweetcorn · tomatoes · onion.

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