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Easy Chicken Rice Pilaf Recipe (video)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken rice pilaf perfect for a quick dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thigh; cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 3 medium carrots (diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt; add more to taste
  • ground black pepper ground black pepper
  • 2 cups long-grain Basmati rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

For serving

  • pickles and pickled tomatoes pickles and pickled tomatoes (for serving)
  • sour cream sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions 

  • Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic in butter until tender.
  • Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned.
  • Stir in rice, spices, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve with pickles, tomatoes, and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken, pilaf, rice