Homemade chicken rice with peas

Homemade chicken rice with peas is ready in 40 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 857 kcal and 41 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.45. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Homemade chicken rice with peas
Total time
40 min
Hands-on
15 min
Calories
857 kcal
Cost per serving
$1.45

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Whole chicken, fresh500 g
  • White rice150 g
  • Crushed tomatoes (can)200 g
  • Frozen peas100 g
  • Onion120 g
  • Garlic8 g
  • Olive oil30 g
  • Sweet paprika6 g
  • Lemon (optional)60 g

Method

  1. Cut the chicken into small pieces if it is not already, and season with salt and the paprika. Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat and brown the pieces 8 minutes, turning, then push them to the side.

  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and cook 4 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, crush them and cook 4 minutes.

  3. Add the rice, stir 1 minute and pour in 250 ml of hot water. Put the chicken back on top, cover and cook 15 minutes on low heat.

  4. Scatter the peas over the rice, cover and cook 5 more minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Rest 3 minutes and serve with lemon.

Nutrition per serving

Calories857 kcal
Protein41 g
Carbohydrates82 g
Sugars10 g
Fat41 g
Fiber8 g

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