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Chicken and Peas Pilaf
Photo: Lily Banse

Chicken and Peas Pilaf

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

585
Calories
41g
Protein
16g
Fat
68g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen green peas
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken or turkey
  • Salt, ground black pepper and a pinch of saffron
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Directions

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Cook onions and rice in butter until onions are transparent. Stir in broth, peas and chicken. Season with salt, pepper and saffron. Bring to a boil. Stir once or twice. Lower heat to simmer. Cover; cook 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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