Venezuelan-Style Chicken Noodle Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic one-pot meal made with chicken, noodles, and pilaf, inspired by Venezuelan cuisine.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- β8 ounces noodlesmedium-width
- β1 package pilaf mixaccording to package instructions
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor sautΓ©ing
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 teaspoon cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon paprikasweet
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Add the pilaf mix, cumin, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Add the noodles and chicken broth (according to package instructions). Bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the noodles and chicken are cooked through.
- 8
Fluff the pilaf with a fork and serve hot.