Solo Chicken Verdura Pilaf

Bill Hilbrich's Note:

A single meal for me, but with a couple side dishes, this recipe could be enough for two. Feel free to play with the spices, because Cooking is a Creative Sport.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
• 1 cup zucchini, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup long grain rice
• 2/3 cup chicken broth

Directions:

1. Add the butter and olive oil to a frying pan that has a tight fitting lid. When the butter has melted, saute the onions until soft and translucent.
2. Add the rice and stir until all the grains are covered with the fat.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, heat until the broth starts to simer.
4. Cover, and reduce the heat to the lowest setting and leave alone for exactly 15 minutes. DO NOT PEAK.
5. After the 15 minutes has passed, turn off the heat and let it sit for an additional 15 minutes. DO NOT PEAK.
6. Fluff the mixture with a fork and plate.