loaded rice casserole
This a traditional Egyptian dish that is usually served on special occasions and to special guests, it is traditionally made with small whole quails or pigeons. I used boneless chicken instead and added the peas to make it into a one dish meal. Let me know what you think.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless or 2 cups leftover chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 cups rice (medium grain)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth or water and 1 cube chicken bouillon
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make loaded rice casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 320 degrees F.
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Step 2Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add garlic, chicken, and cardamom. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink. Decrease heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 3In an ovenproof casserole add all other ingredients. Add chicken mixture and stir all together.
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Step 4Cover and bake in a 320 degree oven for 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Middle Eastern
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