Name: Rice with chicken and beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 150g pancetta cubes (or lardons); 1 sprig of rosemary leaves; 2 cloves of garlic; 250g basmati rice (preferably brown); 50g wild rice; 1 litre of chicken stock; Approx 400g roasted, grilled or cooked chicken meat; 1 tin beans (borlotti or cannellini); Grated zest and juice of half a lemon; 1 bunch parsley, chopped; Parmesan cheese (optional)

Rice with chicken and beans

22 Apr 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Background

This recipe is the Italian version of a pilaf that's much easier to cook than a risotto. Also, this dish is ideal for using up leftover roast or other cooked chicken. This can be a very yummy family meal during the week. Serve it with green salad.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion
150g pancetta cubes (or lardons)
1 sprig of rosemary leaves
2 cloves of garlic
250g basmati rice (preferably brown)
50g wild rice
1 litre of chicken stock
Approx 400g roasted, grilled or cooked chicken meat
1 tin beans (borlotti or cannellini)
Grated zest and juice of half a lemon
1 bunch parsley, chopped
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Finely chop the onion and slice the garlic.
Wash the rice well, drain.
Chop the rosemary leaves.
Shred the chicken meat.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bases saucepan. Add the onion and cook it gently for 5 minutes, until soft then add the pancetta. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until crisp. Add the rosemary and garlic slices. Stir for a minute, then add the rice, stir for another minute, then pour over the stock.
Bring the broth to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. When the stock is almost completely absorbed, add the shredded meat. Cook for another 5 minutes (at low temperature and under cover).
When the rice is tender (but still al dente), add the lemon zest & juice, then turn off the heat.
Rest under cover for a couple of minutes. Chop the parsley, add to the rice, season with salt & pepper.
Serve with Parmesan sprinkled on top if you like.