Broccoli Rice Pilaf With Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

BROCCOLI AND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

BROCCOLI BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice until lightly browned. Add the broth, rosemary and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is almost tender. , Stir in the broccoli, almonds, sunflower kernels, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and broccoli is crisp-tender. Fluff with a fork.

BROCCOLI, RICE, CHEESE, AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Mix in the instant rice, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, mix the prepared rice, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, butter, milk, broccoli, onion, and processed cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stir halfway through cooking to help cheese melt evenly.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter over high heat, add chopped mushrooms.
• Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Add onion and chicken pieces.
• Reduce heat to medium high and cook until chicken is just cooked through.
• Stir in garlic and cook for about a minute longer.
• Add undiluted chicken soup and velveeta cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat and add cooked rice, thawed broccoli, sour cream, and pepper.
• Spoon mixture together and spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking oil.
• Spread shredded cheese over top and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
• NOTE: Instant rice makes this a quick and easy recipe.
• Instant rice can be made in the microwave in about 4 minutes while the chicken is cooking.
• If you prefer other rice then make it ahead of time.

SEARED CHICKEN BREAST WITH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil a pinch of crushed red pepper and kosher salt to taste. Set aside.
• Pat the chicken skin dry and season liberally with kosher salt. Heat a large saute pan with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down into the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to cook until golden on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken to a sheet tray lined with a wire rack. Reserve the pan that the chicken was cooked in, including the fat. Brush the chicken with the rosemary and garlic mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• Heat the pan that the chicken was cooked in over medium heat. Add the flour to the pan and stir with the fat to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock and a pinch of salt, then cook until the sauce has thickened, 5 minutes.
• For the pilaf: Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan and turn on the heat to medium-high. Add the shallot, season with salt and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the rice and stir to toast for 2 minutes, ensuring the olive oil and shallot have fully coated the rice. Add the chicken stock and kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• To serve: Plate a scoop of the rice, sliced chicken and gravy. Serve with green beans and garnish with chives if using.

BROILED BBQ CHICKEN WITH BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Broil chicken, 6 inches from heat, 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF) brushing frequently with barbecue sauce.
• Meanwhile, bring broth and water to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in rice and vegetables; cook on low heat 5 min. or until vegetables are tender. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
• Serve chicken with rice.

GRILLED CHICKEN & VEGGIES OVER RICE

Steps:

• Blend Spread with Italian seasoning in small bowl.
• Brush chicken and vegetables with seasoning mixture.
• Grill or broil chicken and vegetables, turning occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender. Serve chicken and vegetables with hot Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli.

BROCCOLI RICE PILAF WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended; combine 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture and 2 Tbsp. broth until blended. Pour over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
• Meanwhile, bring remaining broth and vegetables to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; return to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. Remove from heat; stir in remaining cream cheese mixture. Let stand, covered, 5 min.
• Serve chicken over rice mixture.