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Risi e bisi (rice and peas)

Name: Risi e bisi (rice and peas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, roughly chopped; Sprig of sage, plus 2 tablespoons whole small sage leaves; 325g skinless smoked chicken breast (about 2 fillets); 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock; 2 cups frozen peas; 3 cups cooked medium-grain rice (1 cup uncooked); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra shaved parmesan to serve; Lemon wedges, to serve

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by Nancy Duran

Recipe developer and food writer

Oct 03, 2015

It may sound simple but the smoked chicken and sage combination take this comforting meal to a new level.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, roughly chopped
Sprig of sage, plus 2 tablespoons whole small sage leaves
325g skinless smoked chicken breast (about 2 fillets)
2 cups (500ml) chicken stock
2 cups frozen peas
3 cups cooked medium-grain rice (1 cup uncooked)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra shaved parmesan to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.

Heat the olive oil in a deep frypan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sprig of sage and cook for about 5-8 minutes until onion is softened.
2.

Shred the chicken using 2 forks.
3.

Add stock to onions, bring to a simmer and then add peas, chicken and rice. Heat through for 1-2 minutes, stirring to mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and stir through whole sage leaves and grated parmesan.
4.

Season and serve with lemon and shaved parmesan.