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
This Southern-style surf and turf rice pilaf recipe is a delicious main dish. Great with garlic bread or crusty rolls!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Rice, One-Pot Meals
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
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.
- Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet and add the butter.
- Place the skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
- 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.
- Add the rice and crumbled bacon to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- Add salt and pepper to taste; heat through.
- Garnish with sliced green onion tops, if desired.
