Chicken Carrot Pilaf

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Chicken Carrot Pilaf
40 min.
6
364kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Carrot Pilaf! This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Prepared in just 40 minutes, this pilaf serves six and offers a well-balanced meal with a caloric content of 364 kcal per serving. The star of the dish is boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips for maximum tenderness and flavor. Paired with a medley of vegetables, including carrots, onions, mushrooms, and red peppers, this dish is sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetites.

To create this delectable meal, you'll need a simple list of ingredients and a large skillet. As you cook, the aroma of sautéing chicken and vegetables will fill your kitchen, making your mouth water in anticipation. The result is a beautifully layered dish where every bite offers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors.

Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a dish to impress at your next gathering, Chicken Carrot Pilaf is sure to hit the spot. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up your skillet, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • pound chicken breast boneless skinless cut into thin strips
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed
  • 1.5 cups rice long grain uncooked
  • medium carrots sliced
  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper sweet red chopped
  • cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter until no longer pink.
  2. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, add the rice, carrots, onion, mushrooms and red pepper. Cook and stir until rice is browned and onion is tender.
  3. Stir in broth.
  4. Place chicken over rice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in parsley.
  5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein23.85%
Fat26.16%
Carbs49.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.84
Glycemic Load
24.4
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.497391415679%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
3.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.24kcal
18.21%
Fat:10.46g
16.09%
Saturated Fat:5.43g
33.92%
Carbohydrates:44.97g
14.99%
Net Carbohydrates:42.38g
15.41%
Sugar:4.35g
4.84%
Cholesterol:71.85mg
23.95%
Sodium:769.26mg
33.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.45g
42.91%
Vitamin A:9061.46IU
181.23%
Vitamin B3:9.86mg
49.3%
Selenium:32.79µg
46.84%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
38.11%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.79%
Vitamin K:29.81µg
28.39%
Phosphorus:252.86mg
25.29%
Vitamin B5:1.88mg
18.77%
Vitamin C:15.15mg
18.36%
Potassium:598.73mg
17.11%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.71%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.14%
Magnesium:43.04mg
10.76%
Fiber:2.59g
10.36%
Copper:0.2mg
10.21%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.57%
Folate:26.39µg
6.6%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.16%
Iron:1.1mg
6.12%
Calcium:48.77mg
4.88%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.36%