At step 2, use a large, lidded, saucepan and simmer the chicken, chopped tomatoes and Mexican seasoning on a low hob heat for 2 to 3 hours, then continue the recipe using that saucepan.

Serving sizes are based on adult portions. Here is a guide for children:

Toddler (age 1-4): ¼

Young child (age 5-9): ½

Older child (age 10-13): ¾

Teenagers (14+): 1

Some children have bigger appetites than others. You may need to adjust the portion size to fit your child's usual diet if the recommended serving sizes seem too large or too small.

If your child has been advised to limit potassium or phosphate, speak to your dietitian before increasing the portion size.

The rice is the main source of carbohydrate in this recipe, and the value has been provided for those who have been trained in insulin adjustment.

If you need to gain weight, have a growing child who needs more calories, or have a poor appetite, you can extra butter/oil to cook the chicken or add a tablespoon sour cream to serve.

This recipe is high in protein, therefore suitable for those advised to eat more protein, such as people receiving dialysis. If you have been advised to eat less protein, you may wish to reduce the quantity of chicken to half and instead add in more beans.

Despite the use of some high potassium ingredients, such as tomatoes, this recipe is low in potassium, when following the quantities in the ingredients, and the serving sizes. Therefore, suitable for those advised to eat less potassium. Not everyone with kidney disease needs to eat less potassium. Only consider the potassium content of this recipe if you have been advised by your kidney team or healthcare professional to reduce the amount of potassium in your diet.

This recipe is low in phosphate when following the quantities in the ingredients and serving sizes. However, it does contain some phosphate, mainly from the chicken. If you have been prescribed phosphate binders, take them as directed by your healthcare team.

You can use any cut of chicken.

Wholegrain brown rice, instead of white rice, will increase the fibre in this dish. Packs of Mexican seasoning mix from the supermarket can be high in salt, therefore try to use spices as suggested in the ingredients list for low salt option.

Once cooked and cooled, the shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, or frozen in a suitable airtight container for up to three months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating.

Cool any leftover rice as quickly as possible and refrigerate within 1 hour. Store in the fridge and consume within 24 hours.

Reheat thoroughly before serving.

For a quick and easy option, use a supermarket Mexican seasoning mix; however, check the label as it can be high in sodium.