Greek Chicken Pilaf

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"My husband made this the other night and I thought it was real tasty."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 lemon, juice of (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup pitted kalamata olive

directions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and let it heat up a bit.
2. Add in onion and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add in rice and cook/stir 1 minute longer.
4. Add in tomato sauce, lemon juice, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
5. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Add in chicken and broth; stir to combine.
7. Cover and bake in a 350° oven for ABOUT 1 hour or until the liquid is absorbed.
8. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
9. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.