Rice and peas
This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.
86,8684.2/5 for 26 ratings
Grade this recipe: Last modified on: September 1st 2013
For 4 people, you will need:
- 0
200 g peas - 1
200 g cooked chicken - 2
1 shallot - 3
3 tablespoons olive oil - 4
3 tablespoons liquid cream - 5
200 g cooked rice - 6
herbs of your choice - 7
salt - 8
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
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,229 Kcal or 5,146 Kj | 52 gr | 44 gr | 95 gr |
| 61 % | 20 % | 4 % | 14 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 172 Kcal or 720 Kj | 7 gr | 6 gr | 13 gr |
| 9 % | 3 % | 1 % | 2 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 307 Kcal or 1,285 Kj | 13 gr | 11 gr | 24 gr |
| 15 % | 5 % | 1 % | 4 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.25 £
- Per person : 0.56 £
Note : These prices are only approximate.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Peas: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Paella, Minestrone, Chinese style chicken, Pea and avocado salad, Eggs en Cocotte à la Française, ... All |
| Cooked chicken: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Lemony chicken and radish salad, Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) "au gratin", Chicken Brussels pie, Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Beans with tomatoes, ... All |
| Cooked rice: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Madras rice, Cajun pork with rice., Grilled fillet of salmon with corn salad cream, Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Tomato ladybirds, ... All |
| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Prawn salad with a crunch, Beef braised in reduced red wine, French dressing (vinaigrette), Cajun pork with rice., Tapenade, ... All |
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