Hearty Chicken-Mushroom-Pecan Pilaf Recipe

Name: Hearty Chicken-Mushroom-Pecan Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 cup whole-grain breakfast pilaf (such as Kashi); 1 teaspoon olive oil; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated Asiago or fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup whole-grain breakfast pilaf (such as Kashi)
1 teaspoon olive oil
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated Asiago or fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Bring 2 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in pilaf. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and next 5 ingredients (mushrooms through garlic); saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add 1 cup broth, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and chicken; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, and cut into bite-size pieces.
3
Bring broth mixture to a boil, and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes). Add cooked pilaf and chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in the pecans and parsley, and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided, 1 cup whole-grain breakfast pilaf (such as Kashi), 1 teaspoon olive oil, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Hearty Chicken-Mushroom-Pecan Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Chicken-Mushroom-Pecan Pilaf

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