Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • ½ cup cream or milk
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Preheat oven: 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Sauté onion in butter until soft.
  3. Mix rice, chicken, vegetables, onion, cream, cheese, egg, salt, pepper and herbs.
  4. Spread evenly in the dish and sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.
  5. Bake 30–40 minutes, until golden and set.
  6. Rest for 5–10 minutes, then serve warm.

Tip: For the golden crust shown in the picture, broil/grill for the final 2–3 minutes.