Leftover chicken, a couple handfuls of mushrooms and a bell pepper were quickly sauteed in butter and then drizzled with fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with spices. Start the rice cooking first, because this meal will be on the table start to finish in less time than it takes to cook the rice.
I’m taking a moment this morning to just brag on my man. He tossed this meal together using random ingredients in the refrigerator and pantry one night while I was out of town last month. He described it to me and saved a portion for me to try when I returned. It was really really good.
I twisted his arm to actually write the ingredients down after I tasted it. I picked up a rotisserie chicken this weekend, so that he could make this for us again. It was every bit as delicious the second time. Each of my boys ate every bite of this meal AND all three of them requested seconds!
Jenn says
oooh.. sounds wonderful!! I wish I could get Chris to cook… he wouldn't even have to write the recipes down!! lol
Helene Dsouza says
Love when that happens. Leftover foods can be so inspiring sometimes, I just wish my husband would surprise me like that too. You are very lucky!! 😉
The Mom Chef says
Your man is a keeper! Wow, that looks good. Kudos to him for coming up with it, being willing to write the ingredients down and to you for passing it along to us.
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
Hang on to that man! Awesome dinner idea. Saving you a taste was so sweet 🙂
Sue/the view from great island says
I love it when your man cooks! Now I'm feeling guilty because my man would love to cook more, and I (sometimes) discourage him just a teeny bit because he makes a BIG mess :/
Julie says
I think I'll print this out and randomly place it on my husband's desk 🙂 This looks seriously amazing.
Marjie says
I just love when leftovers become a great meal!
Blond Duck says
I'm picking up two chickens so I can eat one and make this with the other!
Mushrooms Canada says
How lucky are you?! Such skills! Can't wait to try this myself…
-Shannon
Chris says
Colorful and a great way to not only "use" leftovers but to rock them.
Richard says
Just looking, it is so delicious.
Wanda Borror says
I don’t like rice, would this be good with mashed potatoes?
Mary says
Sure. This works well with rice as well.