A Soulful Twist » rice http://asoulfultwist.com Thu, 22 May 2014 16:49:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.2 Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice http://asoulfultwist.com/creamy-curry-chicken-and-rice/ http://asoulfultwist.com/creamy-curry-chicken-and-rice/#comments Sun, 09 Feb 2014 18:51:34 +0000 http://asoulfultwist.com/?p=2814

 

Chicken and rice were dinner staples growing up, we would eat it as a casserole,  or topped in a delicious homemade gravy. 

As much as I love tradition I wanted to switch a childhood favorite up a bit and creamy curry chicken and rice it is.

This is a perfect one pot dinner that will save you time, dishes and money!

It includes your protein, vegetable and carb all in one pot.

You could replace the flour with cornstarch or other gluten-free flours  for a complete gluten and/or wheat free meal.

This meal is sure to satisfy a crowd and a budget. 

Oh and if curry is not your thing Cumin makes a great substitute. 

Check out the pictures for a step by step cooking guide!

 

 

Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice
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Ingredients
  1. 2 Pounds
  2. 1 teaspoon salt
  3. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  4. 1/4 cup flour
  5. 3 Tablespoons butter
  6. 2 Tablespoons canola oil
  7. 4 small carrots chopped
  8. 1 small onion chopped
  9. 2 stalks of celery chopped
  10. 1 clove garlic chopped.
  11. 2 teaspoons curry powder
  12. 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  13. 2 teaspoons chicken base
  14. 2 dried bay leaf
  15. 1 cup long grain rice
  16. 1 cup half & half
  17. 2 cup water
Instructions
  1. Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks.
  2. Put flour, ground pepper and salt into a freezer bag.
  3. Put the cut-up chicken into flour mix in the zip lock bag.
  4. Melt butter in dutch oven.
  5. Add canola oil and heat the oils together.
  6. When oil is hot add floured chicken to oil.
  7. Toss chicken until it's browned on all sides.
  8. Add carrots, onions, garlic and celery.
  9. Let everything simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  10. After 2 minutes add curry powder and mix.
  11. Add tomato paste and chicken base.
  12. Add cup of rice.
  13. Let cook for about a minute.
  14. Add half & half, and water.
  15. Put bay leaves into pot.
  16. Bring to simmer.
  17. Turn heat to low and recover with top.
  18. Check in between the 20 minutes.
  19. Keep an eye on it.
  20. Cook for 20 more minutes or until rice is tender.
  21. Remove bay leaf.
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 This version of Spanish Rice is creamy, with a little spice and provides major side dish comfort!

It’s creamy and soft and has a risotto like consistency and I promise you will feel like you spent hours in the kitchen after tasting this delightful yet so simple side dish. 

This recipe goes great paired with Roasted Veggie Quesadillas.

I’ll just get right to this easy recipe! 

 

Creamy Spanish Rice
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  2. 1 small onion chopped
  3. 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  4. 1 clove garlic chopped
  5. 1 cup long grain rice
  6. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  7. 1 can evaporated milk
  8. 1 1/2 cup water
  9. 1 Tablespoon chicken base
  10. 1 teaspoon cumin
  11. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  12. 1 Tablespoon butter
Instructions
  1. Heat vegetable oil.
  2. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  3. Add rice, cumin and tomato paste, mix around the pan.
  4. Add milk, water, chicken base, paprika, and butter.
  5. Bring everything to a boil.
  6. Replace top onto pan and turn heat to low.
  7. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  8. Serve topped with cilantro!
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