"This Chicken Rice Pilaf is a very simple dish to make, yet quite comforting and very versatile. It's a staple in my house because it uses simple, every day ingredients that we always have in our fridge or pantry...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion (chopped)
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2 tsp salt
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2 tsp pepper
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2 medium carrots (chopped)
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2 stalks celery (chopped)
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1 1/2 lbs chicken breast (skinless and boneless, diced)
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2 cups rice (long grain, I used Basmati)
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5 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup half and half
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1/2 cup peas (frozen)
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2 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped)
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)