Lowcountry Chicken Pilau Recipe


INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoons olive oil 
1 cup chopped onion 
1/2 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 
1 rib celery, diced 
2 cups long-grain rice 
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste 
2 cups chicken broth 
1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups cooked shredded or cubed chicken 
salt and pepper, to taste 
2 tablespoons minced parsley 

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil add the chopped onion, green pepper, and celery. Sauté until the onion is tender. 
  2. Add the rice and sauté, stirring, until lightly browned. 
  3. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Add the 2 cups chicken broth and tomatoes to the skillet. 
  4. Cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Stir the cooked chicken into the rice; heat through, about 2 to 3 minutes. 
  5. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. Turn onto a platter; sprinkle with minced parsley, if desired. 

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