Chicken Fillet Pilaf with Mushrooms and Basil
Aromatic pilaf with chicken, mushrooms, and bacon, cooked in the oven. Basmati rice absorbs the flavors of chicken broth, tomatoes, and fresh basil. The dish turns out juicy and aromatic, with a crispy layer of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Total
- 25 min
- Standard serving
- 698.5 g
Ingredients
Total 12- Olive oil
7.5 ml≈ 1.5 tsp - Onion
75 g≈ 1/2 pcs - Smoked bacon
25 g≈ 1.5 slice - Chicken breast fillet
200 g≈ 1 pcs - Basmati rice
75 g≈ 6.5 tbsp - Cherry tomatoes
100 g≈ 6.5 pcs - Chicken broth
150 ml≈ 2/3 cup - Mushrooms
62.5 g≈ 2.5 pcs - Basil leaves
1.125 g≈ 1.5 tsp - Salt
to taste - Black peppercornsмолотый
to taste≈ 1.5 pcs - Grated Parmesan cheese
to taste≈ 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
- 2
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe pot with a lid, approximately 3 liters in capacity. Finely chop the onion and bacon, add to the oil and fry for 7–8 minutes until soft and golden brown.
- 3
Step 3
Push the bacon and onion to one side of the pan. Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces and add to the pan. Fry for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Add the rice and mix well with all the ingredients.
- 4
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth. Chop the cherry tomatoes and slice the mushrooms thinly, add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Step 5
Bring the contents to a boil, cover with a lid, and place in the oven for 30–35 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid has completely evaporated. Finely chop the basil and stir it into the pilaf. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
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