Caribbean Rice Pilaf with Cabot Sharp Lite50 Cheddar

Name: Caribbean Rice Pilaf with Cabot Sharp Lite50 Cheddar
Prep time: 00:00:00
Cook time: 00:00:00
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups raw medium- or long-grain white rice1 medium onion; finely chopped1-2 teaspoons garlic powder1 cup diced cooked chicken1 cup chopped fresh or drained canned pineapple½ cup frozen vegetables3-4 cups chicken broth or water*½ cup canned diced tomatoesPinch dried oreganoPinch salt4 ounces Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar; grated (about 1 cup)

– Makes 10 servings –

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups raw medium- or long-grain white rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 cup chopped fresh or drained canned pineapple
½ cup frozen vegetables
3-4 cups chicken broth or water*
½ cup canned diced tomatoes
Pinch dried oregano
Pinch salt
4 ounces Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)

Directions

HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly colored. Add onion and garlic powder and stir until onions are softened.

STIR in chicken, pineapple and frozen vegetables. Add chicken broth or water, diced tomatoes, oregano and salt. Cover skillet, reducing heat to maintain gentle simmer. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

SPRINKLE with cheese and serve.

*Add amount of liquid indicated on rice package for 2 cups.