Rice and peas
This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.
71,1814.2/5 for 24 ratings
Last modified on: September 1st 2013
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
200 g peas - 2
200 g cooked chicken - 3
1 shallot - 4
3 tablespoons olive oil - 5
3 tablespoons liquid cream - 6
200 g cooked rice - 7
herbs of your choice - 8
salt - 9
pepper - Total weight: 715 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 19 min. | 8 min. | 27 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and tip in the peas. Cook them for just 2 minutes.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Drain and set aside.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Cut 200 g cooked chicken into small pieces.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat.
Add the shallot, cook for 1 minute then salt and pepper.
Add the shallot, cook for 1 minute then salt and pepper.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Add the chicken and mix.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Add 3 tablespoons liquid cream and bring to the boil.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Add 200 g cooked rice and mix.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Lastly, add the peas and a few chopped fresh herbs.
Your dish is ready.
Your dish is ready.
Remarks
The proportions in this recipe are mainly for guidance, so feel free to adapt it to whatever leftovers you have in the fridge and your own taste.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.57 €
- Per person : 0.64 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Peas: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Chinese Soup, Minestrone, Tomato ladybirds, Chinese style chicken, Icelandic-style fish and vegetable pie, ... All |
 | Cooked chicken: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chicken and Avocado Salad, Lemony chicken and radish salad, Valay salad, Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) "au gratin", Beans with tomatoes, ... All |
| Cooked rice: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Seared tuna with lemon and lime, Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Madras rice, Pollack fillet baked with rice and vegetables., Tomato ladybirds, ... All |
| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chicken and mushroom brik rolls, Red rice pannequets, Broad bean salad with Parmesan, Surprise eggs, Crispy rolls with chicken and leek, ... All |
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