RCI-MT.004.0459.001
Heritage Chicken and Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- ⅓ cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- ⅛ teaspoon
- chicken breasts3 unithalved, boned and skinned (about 1½ pounds)
- ⅓ cup
- 1 tablespoon
Method
1
Heat the melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast halves on both sides with garlic salt and celery salt.
2
Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
12 minutes
3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
4
Add the uncooked rice to the same skillet and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the rice becomes slightly golden and fragrant.
3 minutes
5
Pour the boiling chicken broth into the skillet with the rice, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly.
6
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them among the rice so they are partially submerged.
7
Sprinkle the paprika and ground red pepper over the top of the chicken and rice mixture.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
23 minutes
9
Stir in the diced pimentos and sliced ripe olives, distributing them evenly throughout the rice.
10
Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes more to allow the flavors to meld and heat through.
3 minutes
11
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and capers if desired before serving directly from the skillet.