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Chicken and Rice Pilaf with Yams

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 27, 2010
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Progresso® broth provides a simple addition to this rice pilaf packed with chicken and yams – a flavorful dinner.

Chicken and Rice Pilaf with Yams

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired
  • 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 5 minutes turning once, until brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix wild rice, raisins, almonds, broth, sherry, thyme and yam in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Place chicken on rice mixture. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition

395 Calories
9g Total Fat
34g Protein
48g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
395
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
440mg
Total Carbohydrate
48g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Protein
34g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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