Southern Surf and Turf Rice Skillet

Chicken and Rice Pilaf With Creole Flavors

by Diana Rattray

This rice dish is a flavorful all-in-one skillet meal, and it’s a breeze to prepare. The classic surf and turf combination of chicken and shrimp makes for a fabulous meal. Cook the rice in a low sodium chicken broth for extra flavor.

The ingredients include Creole-style aromatics and tomatoes, with Worcestershire sauce adding its umami flavor.

Serve the rice with garlic bread or a crusty French bread.

Recipe Variations

• Protein: Instead of chicken, use 8 ounces of sliced and lightly browned andouille sausage.
• Seasonings: Add a dash of Creole seasoning for even more Louisiana flavor. Or make it spicy with a dash of hot sauce, cayenne, or crushed red pepper flakes.
• Vegetables: Sauté sliced mushrooms with the vegetables.

Southern Surf and Turf Rice Skillet

Diana

This Southern-style surf and turf rice pilaf recipe is a delicious main dish. Great with garlic bread or crusty rolls!

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Servings 4 to 6 servings

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Course One Pot Meals, Rice

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  

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• 6 strips bacon
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped if large
• 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 can, 14.6 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• sliced green onion tops, for garnish, optional
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cook the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
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• Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet and add the butter.
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• Place the skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
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• Add the shrimp, chicken, Worcestershire sauce, and tomatoes to the skillet. Cook the mixture for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
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• Add the rice and crumbled bacon to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
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• Add salt and pepper to taste; heat through.
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• Garnish with sliced green onion tops, if desired.

Keyword chicken, rice pilaf, shrimp, surf and turf

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