CHICKEN AND RICE WITH MEAT

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An everyday dish of Middle Eastern origin, simple to make, with a slightly exotic flavor. It isn't fancy, but my family loves it. My husband's father used to make it.

Provided by KELLYJEANNE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
½ pound ground beef
1 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ¾ cups hot water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
½ cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Season with allspice, cinnamon, and pepper, and continue cooking 1 minute. Pour in the hot water, season with salt, and place the chicken in the skillet. Cover, and cook 25 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
  • Remove chicken from skillet, and shred. Return to skillet, and mix in the rice. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes, until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed.
  • In a separate skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the pine nuts 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Sprinkle pine nuts over the beef, chicken, and rice mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 956.9 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

shohan rahman
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out rubbery. I think I overcooked it.


Abubakry Ajibade
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken and rice. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Neliswa Marele
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Azu Ali
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I love that this recipe is so affordable. I can feed my family of four for less than $10.


Melissa Cardnas
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


Saviour Chika
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This recipe is a great base. I like to add different vegetables and spices to make it my own.


Sheikh Saab
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the rice came out mushy. Not sure what went wrong.


Cherish Chalcraft
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Alamgir Oman
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Jim Onditi
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Matunda Afya
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection.


Md Noob
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out amazing. My family loved it!


Khan Monir
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This dish is a comfort food classic. The chicken and rice are so tender and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and creamy.


Anita Aryal
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of rice and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Jeet Mollik
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Chavelle Clarke
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So good! I made this for my friends and they couldn't stop raving about it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was so flavorful.


Lindsay Papertalk
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The chicken was juicy and the rice was fluffy. Will definitely make again!


Andreas Tomas
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken and rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the vegetables and spices made it so flavorful and satisfying.


Wafa Khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the savory chicken and fluffy rice. It's a keeper!


Riyad Gaming
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Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.