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Pregnancy Recipe

Evening meal

Chicken, rice and vegetable comfort bowl

Thoroughly cooked chicken with plain rice and soft vegetables — mild, filling and easy to prepare in advance. A balanced source of protein and carbohydrate.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Portions
3
  • Easy
  • Pregnancy
  • High-protein
  • Quick and easy
  • Lower in saturated fat
Bowl of cooked chicken with white rice and mixed vegetables

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Ingredients

For 3 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Boil the chicken with the onion for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked with no pink meat and clear juices.
  2. Step 2. Cook the rice separately until tender, then drain.
  3. Step 3. Heat the oil, add the carrots and green beans with a little stock and cook for 8 minutes until soft.
  4. Step 4. Shred or slice the chicken, return it to the vegetables with the remaining stock and warm through.
  5. Step 5. Serve over the rice. Cool any leftover rice within 1 hour and refrigerate.

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