Follow these steps for perfect results
uncooked rice
uncooked
water
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
black pepper
butter
onion
chopped
baby carrots
butter
chicken breasts
boneless
butter
basil pesto
classico traditional
feta cheese
with dried basil and tomato
salt
pepper
Bring 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a boil in a saucepan.
Add 1 cup of uncooked rice and half a chopped medium onion.
Bring the mixture back to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.
While the rice simmers, steam the baby carrots. Season them with salt and pepper and dot with butter.
In a hot skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Add the chicken breasts and onions to the hot skillet.
Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
Stir the basil pesto with a knife.
Spread some pesto on each side of the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until heated through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it into strips.
On a plate, create a bed of rice.
Position the steamed carrots in a pinwheel pattern around the rice.
Place the sliced chicken on top of the carrots.
Garnish the mound with the cooked onions and feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Expert advice for the best results
Use pre-cooked rice to shorten cooking time.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Rice can be cooked ahead of time.
Rustic and appealing.
Serve with a side salad.
Garnish with fresh basil.
Crisp and refreshing
Easy drinking
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food with Italian influences
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