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Cooking tasty meals in the outdoors doesn’t have to be difficult. This easy one pot camping meal contains only four ingredients and is pack full of protein.
This meal can either be cooked while in the outdoors or pre-cooked at home, placed in a container and warmed up at your campsite. Either way, it only requires one pot for ease of cooking and clean up.
We have been cooking this camping meal for well over 10 years and its always been a favorite. It has great flavor, it’s easy to cook, and you can spice it up any way you choose.
Ingredients:
One box of Rice a Roni Spanish Rice
One 16 oz jar a Pace Salsa. We prefer thick and chunky mild, but if you like spicy you can add medium or even hot
One large chicken breast
One can of drained kidney beans
Cooking Directions:
In a large skillet or cooking pan, cook the Rice a Roni per the instructions on the box, minus the can of diced tomatoes.
In place of the canned tomatoes add the 16 oz jar of Pace Salsa.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover for several minutes.
Add one large diced chicken breast.
Once again bring mixture back to a slight boil to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
Towards the end of cooking process add the kidney beans.
Cover once again and let simmer until your desired thickness.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a bowl or on a flour tortilla topped with shredded cheese and sour cream. Load a plate up with tortilla chips, place mixture on top and make nachos. Place mixture on a tostada shell and top with cheese, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce.
Cooking Time:
Approximately 20 minutes
Whether you’re planning your next camping trip or your next family dinner give this recipe a try, you will not be disappointed.
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