SOUTH CAROLINA CHICKEN & RICE

South Carolina Chicken & Rice image

Chicken Bog is the traditional name for this South Carolina low country dish. We always make a big batch the day after Thanksgiving, when we're working on our family's Christmas tree farm. -Jean Cochran, Lexington, SC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 cups chicken broth, divided
2 packages (13 to 14 ounces each ) smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cups uncooked long grain rice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a 6-quart stockpot, cook chicken in 2 cups broth over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, turning halfway through cooking. Remove chicken; set aside to cool. Add sausage, onion and remaining broth to stockpot; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until rice is almost tender (mixture may be soupy)., Shred chicken; add to rice. Cook, covered, until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.