Pesto & Chicken Pilaf Recipe

Name: Pesto & Chicken Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 brown onion, sliced; 1/3 cup rice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 small chicken breast fillet; 1 1/2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 brown onion, sliced
1/3 cup rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder
1/2 cup boiling water
1 small chicken breast fillet
1 1/2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto

1
Heat oil in saucepan.
2
Add onion, rice and spices and cook for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring continuously (the rice will become a chalky white in color).
3
Add crumbled stock powder to the water and then add to the saucepan. Gently stir to mix through.
4
Spread chicken with pesto and lay on top of rice mixture (pesto side up).
5
Cover and reduce heat and simmer, for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice and chicken are cooked.
6
Serve with steamed vegetables.
7
(Note make sure the temperature is not too high or the rice will catch on the bottom of the saucepan).

367

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 brown onion, sliced, 1/3 cup rice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Pesto & Chicken 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.

Pesto & Chicken Pilaf

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