Chicken and Spice Rice

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 3/4 cup orzo
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 3 1/4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a large sauce pan or skillet, brown rice and orzo in oil. Add onion and celery. Saute until tender. Pour chicken stock over; cover; reduce to simmer; cook until liquid has been absorbed.

Stir the chicken, seasonings and butter into hot rice. Serve.