(LEFTOVER) CHICKEN, SPINACH AND YELLOW PEPPER RICE

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(Leftover) Chicken, Spinach and Yellow Pepper Rice image

Fast and filling, this juicy, colourful and fresh-tasting combination is similar to risotto, but lighter on the palate and the hips! A good way to use leftover chicken.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
10 ounces medium-grain white rice
2/3 cup white wine
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
4 1/2 ounces cooked chicken, chopped
2 ounces baby spinach leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the stock in a small saucepan and bring to simmering point.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the yellow pepper and fry, stirring often, until the pepper has softened but not browned. Add the rice and continue cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is translucent and shiny.
  • Pour the wine into the pan of rice and simmer until it has almost evaporated. Add a ladle of the hot stock to the rice and cook, stirring constantly, over a low heat until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding the stock to the rice a little at a time and stirring until the liquid has been absorbed, for about 17 minutes.
  • When the rice is almost done, add the chicken and the spinach leaves and stir to mix evenly. Allow to heat through for 2-3 minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 424.9, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 20.4

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