Rice and peas
This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.
80,2894.2/5 for 24 ratings
Last modified on: September 1st 2013
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
1 cup peas - 2
1 cup cooked chicken - 3
1 shallot - 4
3 tablespoons olive oil - 5
3 tablespoons liquid cream - 6
1 ½ cup cooked rice - 7
herbs of your choice - 8
salt - 9
pepper
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?
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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 1 cup 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 1 ½ cup 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: Minestrone, Macédoine of vegetables, Fish fillet in express cooking envelope, Baked Mont d'Or with diced mixed vegetables, Chinese Soup, ... All |
 | Cooked chicken: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Lemony chicken and radish salad, Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) "au gratin", Crispy rolls with chicken and leek, Chicken and Avocado Salad, ... All |
| Cooked rice: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Quick stuffed courgettes, Crunchy salad, Tomato ladybirds, Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Tomatoes Provençal, ... All |
| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Breton leek and mushroom tart, Feta and spinach brik pie, "Oeufs rabattus" with leeks, Langoustine and leek tarts, Aperitif rolls, ... All |
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