Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

uncooked rice

uncooked

2 cup

water

0.25 cup

garlic powder

0.25 cup

onion powder

0.5 tbsp

salt

0.5 tbsp

black pepper

3 tbsp

butter

0.5 unit

onion

chopped

15 unit

baby carrots

2 tbsp

butter

2 unit

chicken breasts

boneless

3 tbsp

butter

0.25 cup

basil pesto

classico traditional

0.5 cup

feta cheese

with dried basil and tomato

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Bring 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a boil in a saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Add 1 cup of uncooked rice and half a chopped medium onion.

Step 3
~3 min

Bring the mixture back to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

Step 4
~3 min

While the rice simmers, steam the baby carrots. Season them with salt and pepper and dot with butter.

Step 5
~3 min

In a hot skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.

Step 6
~3 min

Season the boneless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the chicken breasts and onions to the hot skillet.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the onions are translucent.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir the basil pesto with a knife.

Step 10
~3 min

Spread some pesto on each side of the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until heated through.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice it into strips.

Step 12
~3 min

On a plate, create a bed of rice.

Step 13
~3 min

Position the steamed carrots in a pinwheel pattern around the rice.

Step 14
~3 min

Place the sliced chicken on top of the carrots.

Step 15
~3 min

Garnish the mound with the cooked onions and feta cheese.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use pre-cooked rice to shorten cooking time.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Garnish with fresh basil.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (Pesto) / United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food with Italian influences

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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