Basmati Chicken Rice Pilaf
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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces uncooked skinless chicken breast, cut into strips1 medium onion diced1 red bell pepper diced1 Tbsp. olive oil3/4 cup chicken broth4 cilantro sprigs and leaves chopped for garnish1 pouch pre-cooked basmati rice1/4 cup prepared curry powder1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Directions
In plastic storage bag, combine curry powder, chicken, onion and bell pepper. Shake well to coat chicken and vegetables in curry powder.
Heat sauté pan over high heat and add tablespoon of oil. Add chicken mixture to pan and sauté until chicken is almost done, about 5 minutes.
Add in chicken broth and rice to pan. Heat until most of the chicken broth has absorbed, about 3 minutes.
Stir in yogurt and chopped cilantro into heated rice and chicken mixture.
Stir until well combined.

Serving Size: Serves 6; 1 cup each
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 208.9
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.9 mg
  • Sodium: 185.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 18.0 g

Member Reviews
  • MKIRKLE
     I added broccoli but otherwise stuck to the recipe. Really liked the heat level as did my DH. Will make again. - 4/23/14
  • SAMMIESMOM13
     I was interested in this until I saw it used pre-packaged ingredients. I need to make very low/no sodium items and that just isn't for me. Wish these would be made from scratch things, so much better for you. My dad has renal failure and can't eat the high processed stuff. - 5/30/14
  • NONNAOF2
     I like to use my own chicken broth, without any salt to cut down on the sodium. - 5/30/14
  • PATRICIAANN46
     This sounds very good and I will definitely try it. The only thing I would leave out is the Cilantro (even though it is only a garnish). It doesn't like me at all!!! - 4/16/14
  • ANGELMPR2
     What is *prepared* curry powder? All I've known is what's in the spice section of the grocery store. A 1/4 cup sounds like a lot, but perhaps *prepared* curry powder is something else. Thanks for the help. - 5/30/14
  • SPIFF37
     This recipe calls for a LOT of curry (2 oz.) and I didn't realize it. When I went to make it, I only had 1 oz. so that's what I used. It was still plenty spicy and if you are sensitive to it, definitely do not use 2 oz. It was okay (had an aftertaste) but I don't feel the need to make it again soon. - 6/11/14
  • LSIG14
     I added broccoli and skipped the cilantro. When I make it again, I think I will use a little less curry powder. - 6/9/14
  • JIMINYC
     This was amazing, bursting with flavor. I used a frozen wild rice blend package which had a sauce and some vegetables too so I think that added to the flavor and sauciness a little. I added a jalapeno from the garden too and extra turmeric. Next time I'm going to try it with couscous. - 6/8/14



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