Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio Pilaf

Name: Easy Microwave Chicken & Pistachio Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 30 g butter; 14.79 ml oil; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 125 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped; 236.59 ml long grain rice; 1 red capsicum, seeds removed and chopped; 473.18 ml chicken stock or 473.18 ml chicken broth; 118.29 ml pistachio nut; 50 g baby spinach leaves

Submitted by Carolyn Jay

"Quick meal, great for week night cooking. I like to sprinkle some cracked pepper over when serving. Very tasty!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 onion, chopped
30 g butter
14.79 ml oil
1 large garlic clove, crushed
125 g chicken thigh fillets, chopped
236.59 ml long grain rice
1 red capsicum, seeds removed and chopped
473.18 ml chicken stock or 473.18 ml chicken broth
118.29 ml pistachio nut
50 g baby spinach leaves

directions

Place first 4 ingredients in a large microwave safe dish. Cover with lid or plactic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 3 minutes.
Add chicken. Microwave, covered, on HIGH power for 3 minutes.
Stir in rice and capsicum. Pour in stock/broth, stirring well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH power for 12 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
Lightly mix in nuts and spinach. Allow to stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.