Coq au Pilaf
A classic French dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich pilaf and mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●2 cups golden pilafcooked according to package instructions
- ●1 cup mushroomsliced
- ●2 cups mushroom brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp dutch buttersoftened
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp thymedried
Instructions
- 1
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic and thyme to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add the pilaf to the skillet and stir to combine with the mushroom mixture.
- 7
Add the mushroom broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 8
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the pilaf and mushroom mixture.
- 9
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!