Main Dish: Carolina Chicken Pilau

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil

4 chicken breasts

2 slices turkey bacon, cut into 1/4" pieces

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 cup long grain white rice

1 3/4 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup water

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.

2. Add chicken; cook, turning once, about 8 minutes or until golden.

3. Remove chicken to plate and reserve.

4. Reduce heat to medium.

5. Add bacon; cook, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes or until browned.

6. Transfer bacon to a small bowl; reserve.

7. Add onion to skillet; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, or about 10 minutes.

8. Add rice; stir until evenly coated.

9. Stir in bacon, broth, water, salt, and pepper.

10. Return chicken to skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat.

11. Reduce heat to medium low; cook, covered, until chicken and rice are both done, about 20-25 minutes.

12. Sprinkle with parsley; serve.