One Pot Chicken and Rice Pilaf
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15 Mins
Prep Time
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5-6 Hrs
Cook Time
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6
Servings
- 351
Calories
- 20g
Fat
- 18g
Carbs
- 25g
Protein
Lupus
Ingredients
- 1½ Cups Wild Rice
- 3 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 2 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 Carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 1 Tsp Fresh Sage, chopped
- 4 Shallots, peeled and halved
- 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
- Salt and Pepper, to taste (Monitor salt intake per doctor’s recommendations)
Instructions
1.
Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.
2.
Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker To the slow cooker, add the wild rice, vegetable broth, lemon juice, oregano, carrots, mushrooms, salt, and pepper.
3.
Heat Oil on Skillet Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4.
Add Chicken & Shallots to Skillet Rub chicken with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, thyme, and sage. Once the oil in the pan has begun to sizzle, add the chicken. Sear until the bottom is golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add shallots to the pan. Flip chicken to sear the other side, about 4-5 minutes.
5.
Combine All Ingredients in Slow Cooker Remove chicken, herbs, shallots, and juices from the pan and place into the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
6.
Fluff & Serve Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
7.
Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.
Nourishment Notes
Fatigue Buster
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Lemon Juice
Use bottled lemon juice instead of freshly squeezed. 1 lemon equals ¼ cup lemon juice.
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Make in Advance
Try preparing the carrot, mushrooms, and shallot 1-2 days in advance to minimize kitchen prep time.
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