Creamy Turmeric Chicken
Green Pea Rice
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook chicken, onion, salt, and pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Stir in turmeric and garlic powder.
- Add broth and cream to skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is done. Top with cilantro.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (3.5-oz) pouches boil-in-bag brown rice
- 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen green peas
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pine nuts (or use walnuts)
- ½ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook peas in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until browned and tender. Add rice to peas. Stir in onions, nuts, and salt.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
296
|
279
|
575
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| Carb (g) | 4 | 35 | 39 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 417 | 257 | 674 |
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