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Caribbean Coconut Chicken with Rice

  • 10 min
    Prep Time
  • 35 min
    Total Time
  • 6 people
    Serves
  • 330 per 1 serving
    Calories

Bask in the deliciousness of this flavorful Caribbean coconut chicken with rice that is easy to make on even the busiest weeknights! This recipe uses  Pacific Foods® Organic Condensed Tomato Soup as a fantastic, simple base to create a rich and satisfying sauce that blends perfectly with the flavor of Pacific coconut milk. With just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cook time, you'll have a taste of the tropics on your table. Enjoy tender chicken, peppers, onions and the vibrant flavors of jerk seasoning all simmered in a creamy coconut tomato sauce that gets served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick, flavorful and fuss-free meal! 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) Pacific Foods® Organic Condensed Tomato Soup
  • 1/2 cup Pacific Foods® Organic Coconut Unsweetened Plant-Based Beverage
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cook the rice according to the package directions.  While the rice is cooking, season the chicken with salt and pepper.  

  • Step 2

    Heat the oil in a 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the jalapeño pepper, garlic and seasoning and cook and stir for 1 minute.

  • Step 3

    Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until browned.

  • Step 4

    Stir in the soup and coconut beverage and heat to a boil.  Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.  Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

Calories 330
Total Fat 5 g
Sat. Fat 1.6 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 72 mg
Sodium 313 mg
Total Carb 37 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 29 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 4 %DV
Iron 15 %DV
Potassium 11 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.