Best Pea And Sweet Pepper Rice Recipes

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, CHORIZO AND SWEET PEA SAUCE OVER RICE

Steps:

• Heat a medium size saucepot over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon, and the butter. Add 1/4 of the chopped onion and season with salt and pepper, cook for about 1 minute, add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Add 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock to the rice and bring up to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce heat to simmer and cook rice for 15 to 18 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
• While the rice is cooking, start the chicken. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with about 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, salt, pepper and the thyme; add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook breasts 5 to 6 minutes on each side or, until cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Return the skillet to the stove top and over medium-high heat add chorizo, cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add the remaining onion, garlic, grated carrot, and roasted red pepper to the chorizo and season with a little salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are slightly tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock, scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the frozen peas and parsley; continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat the peas through. Taste and adjust seasonings with a little salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange the chicken breasts on dinner plates and top with lots of sauce. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER, CHORIZO, AND SWEET PEA SAUCE OVER RICE

Steps:

• Heat a medium-size sauce pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO, once around the pan, and the butter. Add one fourth of the chopped onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1 minute. Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken stock to the rice and bring it up to a simmer. Cover the pot with the lid and turn the heat down to medium low. Cook the rice for 15 to 18 minutes, or until it is tender and cooked through.
• While the rice is cooking, start the chicken. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Season the chicken breasts with the paprika, salt, pepper, and the thyme; add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook the breasts for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Return the skillet to the cooktop over medium-high heat and add the chorizo. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the remaining chopped onion, the garlic, carrot, and roasted red peppers to the chorizo and season it with a little salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are slightly tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken stock, and scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the frozen peas and parsley; continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes to heat the peas through. Taste and adjust the seasonings with a little salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange the chicken breasts on dinner plates and top them with lots of sauce. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve alongside.

PEA AND SWEET PEPPER RICE

Steps:

• 1. Sauté onion in butter until tender.
• 2. Add rice, cook and stir over medium heat until rice is light brown
• 3. Add wine, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
• 4. Add broth, bring to boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered 15 minutes.
• 5. Add peas and sweet pepper. Stir until heated through.
• 6. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
• 7. Serve with additional cheese.