Chicken And Rice Pilaf
Looking back, chicken rice pilaf is probably one of the first recipes I ever learned to make which is why I’m surprised I haven’t shared this recipe with you until now! It’s a dish I make all the time because not only is it so full of flavor, it’s also chock full of ingredients that you can find in your fridge or pantry any night of the week. If you want a dish that is full of comfort but short on the guilt, this pilaf is for you.
What Is Pilaf?
Chicken rice pilaf is something my mom used to make often, if not on a weekly basis. Pilaf is just a rice dish usually cooked down with broth and some spices. I like to make mine nice and creamy, with sweet green peas and tender carrots to add some color and flavor. I also added some protein in the form of chicken to transform this dish into an entree.
Ingredients In Chicken Rice Pilaf
Butter – Unsalted as we want to control our sodium content. Olive oil – We want something with a higher smoking point with great flavor to brown our protein. Veggies – Onion, carrots, celery, and peas. Chicken – We want a boneless, skinless chicken breast. If you’d like to use thigh feel free, just keep in mind you’ll need to cook it a bit longer. Rice – Long grain white rice is perfect for this recipe, if you’d rather use other kinds of rice just bear in mind that it may affect the cooking time. Broth – We want chicken broth to carry through the flavors of the dish, no sodium as well to control our salt. Bay leaves – These flavor bombs are key to cooking most rice dishes, just be sure to remove them before eating. Cream – I used half and half to make this dish and ensure it was as creamy as possible. Seasoning – Just a bit of salt and pepper to taste is all that’s needed. Cheese – Parmesan cheese, and lots of it freshly grated.
How To Make Chicken Rice Pilaf
Tips For Making The Best Chicken Rice Pilaf
Storing Leftover Pilaf
Be sure to store this dish as soon as it’s cooled as rice is a breeding ground for bacteria. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. If freezing store this dish in a freezer bag with the air pressed out. Thaw overnight in the fridge and fluff the rice before reheating. This dish will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
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