Quick Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Quick Rice Pilaf

By: GAYLEMAE 
"One pan, easy to prepare, delightful to smell and eat. I throw this on when I have company coming, as I know I don't have to watch it. The recipe can be expanded easily by adding more rice, water and vegetables. It's always delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free herb and spice blend
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages chopped mixed vegetables
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. In a large skillet melt butter/margarine over medium heat. Add rice and bay leaf. Stir until rice is translucent but not browned. Add pepper, herb-and-spice blend, bouillon and water. Mix well and bring all to a boil.
  2. Add chicken, submerging under water. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Let simmer as long as rice dictates. Add the mixed vegetables in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Add hot pepper sauce and stir well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 412 | Total Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 89mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by MIHAELA   view full review
Good and easy to prepare. The recipe asks for an excessive amount of pepper, making the dish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I didn't use the chicken in the recipe, as I only needed a side for our lobster dinner last...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by HSHLITTLEBABY   view full review
This calls for way too much pepper! Cut the pepper to 1/2 or even 1/4 teaspoon, and it'll be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by DELPHIA   view full review
I made the vegetable version and it was the perfect side dish for my daughter's birthday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by Brandy Lee   view full review
We didn't care for this very much. Sorry! I'm not sure why, but the flavors just did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by COOKIN4MYFAMILY   view full review
This reminded me of chicken soup gone wrong where all the broth had evaporated. It is a one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by CHAIRCEO   view full review
suprisingly awesome
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by LA   view full review
This was delicious! I was looking for a great chicken & rice recipe & found it here...so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Bito   view full review
I'm really glad I read the other reviews before starting and only used 1/4 tsp pepper, because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by jo   view full review
GREAT. I added lima beans with veg.I scrambled an egg and added to the rice,It was a big hit...

 

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