Chicken and Broccoli Rice Pilaf

By Jomamma

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5 ounce) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 2 (6.2 ounce each) boxes fast-cooking long grain and wild rice
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen steam quick broccoli
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) rotisserie chicken, skin removed, deboned and chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine broth, apple juice and rice (discard seasoning packets).
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Meanhwhile, cook broccoli in microwave according to package instructions. Set aside.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute bell pepper, green onion and garlic until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, basil and black pepper. Add rice, broccoli, chicken and pine nuts; heat through.