Italian Rice Recipe

Name: Italian Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. chopped up chicken; 2 large sweet onions; 1 qt. juice or gravy from chicken (can add water to it); 1 large green pepper; 2 c. uncooked rice (do not wash); 1/2 c. margarine, oil, etc.; 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated, or cheese you prefer; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 can tomato juice or tomatoes, put through sieve (optional); 1/8 tsp. saffron powder (optional)

Servings: persons

2 c. chopped up chicken
2 large sweet onions
1 qt. juice or gravy from chicken (can add water to it)
1 large green pepper
2 c. uncooked rice (do not wash)
1/2 c. margarine, oil, etc.
4 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated, or cheese you prefer
2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can tomato juice or tomatoes, put through sieve (optional)
1/8 tsp. saffron powder (optional)

1
Put oil or margarine in skillet or kettle and heat.
2
Add onions (chopped up fine) and pepper.
3
Brown until light golden brown.
4
Add rice; keep stirring so rice will not burn (low heat). Cook for 2 minutes until heated through, then add liquid, about 1 cup at a time.
5
As rice absorbs liquid, add more and keep stirring.
6
When rice is done and liquid absorbed by rice, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
7
If you desire to use tomato juice and saffron, cook it until it is absorbed.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. chopped up chicken, 2 large sweet onions, 1 qt. juice or gravy from chicken (can add water to it), 1 large green pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Rice

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