Best Chicken And Brown Rice Pilaf Recipes

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BROWN RICE PILAF



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Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white would. Consider enjoying its slightly nutty flavor often in family recipes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE PILAF



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I got this recipe from a magazine at work. This is a pretty easy to put together recipe that you could customize to fit your own likes.

Provided by Zaney1

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices bacon, chopped
4 small chicken breasts, with skin and bone removed
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 lb sugar snap pea, halved
1 tablespoon water
2 cups hot cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon and drain.
  • Cook chicken and keep warm. You could use leftover reheated chicken for this if you wanted.
  • Saute onions and peppers for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and water.
  • Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes or til peas are tender crisp.
  • Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 97.7, Sodium 167.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 35.4

ONE-TRAY CHICKEN WITH RICE PILAF



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in chicken thighs, breasts or legs (you can also use pork chops, tenderloins, T-bone steaks, etc.)
4 cloves garlic
2 sweet potatoes or any other kind of potato or root vegetable, cut into quarters or large chunks
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1 onion or fennel bulb, leek or cabbage, cut into quarters or large chunks
1/4 cup olive or other oil
1 tablespoon sturdy herb, such as rosemary, thyme, etc., optional
1 tablespoon of your favorite spice mix (I'm going with Old Bay seafood seasoning for this one)
1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
1 tablespoon olive or other oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups stock or water
Salt

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken, garlic, potatoes, lemon, onion, oil, herb and spice mix in a large bowl and toss thoroughly to coat everything.
  • Spread the mixture on a sheet tray and cook until the chicken is cooked through to 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Cook pork to 150 degrees F and beef to desired doneness, 125 degrees F for medium rare.
  • For the rice pilaf: Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and oil and toast the rice for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add the stock or water and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the pilaf sit for a couple of minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken and vegetables.

SIMPLE BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is a quick and simple side dish that I throw together regularly with ingredients I almost always have on hand. It's tasty and healthy!

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken stock and next 5 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add rice, return mixture to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes (for instant rice-- follow package recommended cooking times for other brown rice varieties).
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 3.8

HERBED CHICKEN WITH BROWN RICE PILAF



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Tastey!! I have made the pilaf often without the chicken, to go with other meats and fish. Left over pilaf is nice stir fryed.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb chicken breast, boneless,skinless
1/4 cup dried apricot, slivered
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted almond, slivered
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and cumin, stir until coated.
  • Add broth and cayenne pepper.
  • Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer over medium low heat 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir italian seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle over both sides of chicken to coat.
  • Heat remaining oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Stir apricots and raisens into rice.
  • Cover and continue to simmer until broth has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir almonds and green onions into rice mixture.
  • To serve, place rice mixture on plate and fan chicken slices over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.8, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 945.4, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.6, Protein 35.8

CHICKEN RICE PILAF



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This recipe was given to me by my girlfriend over twenty years ago. I take it to our weekly church potluck and it is a hit.

Provided by 68Ranchero

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup long grain rice
3 tablespoons instant chicken broth
3 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Melt margerine in a casserole dish.
  • Brown orzo.
  • Add boiling water and chicken broth, and stir.
  • Add rice and stir.
  • Cook in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • For variation, try adding 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, 1 can mushrooms, or 1 small can peas.
  • Use your imagination.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 138.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.2

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