Brazilian recipe
Easy Homestyle Chicken Rice Risotto
Learn how to make a practical and delicious chicken and vegetable rice dish, perfect for a quick family weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
1 bunch of chopped spring onions or flat-leaf parsley
200 g shredded cooked chicken
Salt to taste
1.5 liters boiling water
1 can (drained) garden peas
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 beef stock cube
1 can (drained) sweet corn
200 g grated cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
20 ml vegetable oil
200 g shredded cooked chicken
Salt to taste
1.5 liters boiling water
1 can (drained) garden peas
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 beef stock cube
1 can (drained) sweet corn
200 g grated cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
20 ml vegetable oil
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce like spring onions and parsley in the vegetable aisle; canned corn and peas in the pantry section; shredded chicken can be prepared from leftover rotisserie chicken or poached breast; stock cubes and rice are available in the dry goods aisle.
Preparation method
- Place the oil, crushed garlic, and beef stock cube in a large saucepan
- Sauté the garlic and stock cube in the oil over medium heat until fragrant
- Add the rice to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring well to coat the grains in the seasoning
- Pour in the boiling water and add salt to taste
- Stir all ingredients together
- Cover the pan and cook over medium heat until the rice has absorbed most of the water and starts to look dry
- Once the water has nearly evaporated, reduce the heat to the lowest setting
- Add the drained sweet corn, peas, and shredded chicken to the pan
- Gently fold the ingredients into the rice until well combined
- Add a little more boiling water if the rice is still firm or if the mixture looks too dry
- Cook on low heat with the lid slightly ajar until the rice is tender
- Once the dish reaches your desired consistency, remove from the heat
- Sprinkle the grated cheese and fresh spring onions or parsley over the top before serving
Observations
This homestyle rice dish is a flavorful way to upgrade your everyday white rice. It features tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, and peas, finished with a generous layer of melted cheese. It is a foolproof recipe for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying, comforting meal without any complexity.
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