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18/01/2014

Paul brings you everything you need to know to help you spend a great weekend.

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Sat 18 Jan 2014 07:00

Six pound supper

Cheats Chicken & Leek Risotto

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A great cheats risotto which also works well with leftover roast chicken.

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Time:ÌýÌý20 minutes start to finish
Cost:Ìý £1.39 per serving
Calories:Ìý 563 per serving

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  • 300g easy cook white rice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 400g chicken, chopped into 2cm sized pieces roughly

  • 1 large leek, sliced in half once lengthways, finely sliced and washed

  • 200g frozen peas

  • 120g low fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Chives to garnish (optional)

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Put the rice on to cook according to the instructions on the pack.

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This should take around 10 minutes.

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While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan (which will eventually fit all the other ingredients) and stir fry the chicken until cooked through.

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Add the chopped leeks and frozen peas. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the leeks are just soft. Season to taste. By this time the rice should be cooked.

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Add the cooked rice to the chicken, leeks and peas along with the soft cheese. Over a low heat, stir everything gently until all the ingredients are well combined distributed.

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Add a splash of boiling water to help loosen the cheese if you need to. Serve immediately topped with some chopped fresh chives if you like.

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  • Sat 18 Jan 2014 07:00