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Quick Rice Pilaf

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"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!"
Quick Rice Pilaf Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by MIHAELA 
Good and easy to prepare. The recipe asks for an excessive amount of pepper, making the dish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by HSHLITTLEBABY 
This calls for way too much pepper! Cut the pepper to 1/2 or even 1/4 teaspoon, and it'll be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
I didn't use the chicken in the recipe, as I only needed a side for our lobster dinner last... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by DELPHIA 
I made the vegetable version and it was the perfect side dish for my daughter's birthday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by CHAIRCEO 
suprisingly awesome MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by Brandy Lee 
We didn't care for this very much. Sorry! I'm not sure why, but the flavors just did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by jo 
GREAT. I added lima beans with veg.I scrambled an egg and added to the rice,It was a big hit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Bito 
I'm really glad I read the other reviews before starting and only used 1/4 tsp pepper, because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2005 by COOKINGFORTHEKING 
Very quick and easy recipe! I used my own spices and chicken drippings instead of boullion. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by COOKIN4MYFAMILY 
This reminded me of chicken soup gone wrong where all the broth had evaporated. It is a one... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Quick Rice Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 412

  • Total Fat: 10.2g
  • Cholesterol: 89mg
  • Sodium: 632mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.6g
  • Protein: 34.8g

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