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Lowcountry Chicken Pilau

There are many variations for this dish, but Chicken Pilau is a southern-style chicken and rice dish which is classic comfort food.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 592kcal
Author: Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt , more or less to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper , more or less to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth (i use unsalted cooking stock that's also GF)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken leftover, roasted, or rotisserie
  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced into rounds and then quartered. Andouille is our favorite but you can use your favorite.
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced, mixed in and a sprinkle as garnish
  • Hot Sauce Your favorite brand is aways best.

Instructions

  • In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil medium-high heat, add the chopped onion, green pepper, carrots, and celery. Saute until the onion is tender.
  • Add the rice and saute, stirring, until lightly browned.
  • Season with the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Add the 2 cups chicken broth to the skillet.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer over low heat for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Stir the shredded chicken, smoked sausage, and minced parsley into the rice; allow to heat through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with additional minced parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lowcountry Chicken Pilau
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/6th of recipe))
Calories 592 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 1290mg54%
Potassium 520mg15%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 2516IU50%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Vitamin D 1µg7%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 29µg28%
Calcium 71mg7%
Folate 25µg6%
Iron 3mg17%
Zinc 3mg20%
* (Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and is sourced from the USDA Food Database.