Quick Rice Pilaf

One pan, easy to prepare, delightful to smell and eat. I throw this on when I have company coming, as I know I don't have to watch it. The recipe can be expanded easily by adding more rice, water and vegetables. It's always delicious!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 2 ¼ cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt-free herb and spice blend
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 2 (16 ounce) packages chopped mixed vegetables

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet melt butter/margarine over medium heat. Add rice and bay leaf. Stir until rice is translucent but not browned. Add pepper, herb-and-spice blend, bouillon and water. Mix well and bring all to a boil.

Step 2

Add chicken, submerging under water. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Let simmer as long as rice dictates. Add the mixed vegetables in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Add hot pepper sauce and stir well.