SPICED CHICKEN RICE PILAF

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Looking for a new way to serve chicken breasts? Try them cubed in this spiced rice pilaf, with sautéed veggies, chili powder and sliced almonds.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tsp. chili powder
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Cook and stir yellow onions, carrots and celery in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken and chili powder; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done.
Add broth and water; bring to boil. Add rice, tomatoes and currants; stir. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
Top with nuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g