One Pot Chicken & Rice Pilaf - Weight Loss/Loss of Appetite - 15 Mins - 25 Mins Cook Time

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai

One Pot Chicken & Rice Pilaf provides a 6-serving meal designed for quick preparation, with a total time of 40 minutes and about 351 calories per serving. The recipe combines wild rice, low-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and herbs such as oregano, thyme, sage, and rosemary, plus mushrooms, shallots, and chicken thighs. Nutritional notes highlight protein for supporting healthy cells and managing inflammation. Preparation includes an Instant Pot® high-pressure option and an alternative slow cooker method, followed by fluffing the rice and serving.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time5 min

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Ingredients

Instant Pot® Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

What You’ll Need

Fatigue Buster

Nourishment Note

Dinner One Pot Chicken & Rice Pilaf Side Efect: Weight Loss/ Loss of Appetite 15 Mins Prep Time 25 Mins Cook Time 6 Servings 351 Calories 20g Fat 18g Carbs 25g Protein Ingredients 6 Servings 40 Mins Total Time Allergens: None 1½ Cups Wild Rice | 3 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth | | --- | | 1 Lemon, washed and juiced | | 2 Tsp Dried Oregano | | 1 Carrot, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces | | 1 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces | | 2 lbs Chicken Thighs | | 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil | | 2 Tbsp Fresh Thyme, washed | | 1 Tsp Fresh Sage, washed and chopped | | 4 Shallots, peeled and halved | | 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary, washed | | Salt and Pepper, to taste | | Nourishment Note | | | --- | --- | | | Chicken
Chicken is a high-quality protein source,
with every ounce having about 9 grams of
protein! This is important because protein
needs may be higher when undergoing
cancer treatment. | | | Mushrooms
Mushrooms contain B vitamins which
may help increase energy levels when
tired. They are also rich in glutathione
a substance that may help protect cells
from infammation. | | | Wild Rice
Wild rice is a complete protein to
help your body build new and healthy
cells. It’s also a whole grain, helpful
for lowering infammation, and full of
antioxidants, key to overall health. | Printed [from meijerspecialtypharmacy.com. See website for details and more](from meijerspecialtypharmacy.com. See website for details and more) resources. Instructions | Instant Pot® Instructions | Slow Cooker Instructions | | --- | --- | | 1. Wash Hands | 1. Wash Hands | | Wash hands and all cooking | Wash hands and all cooking | | surfaces with soap and warm | surfaces with soap and warm | | water before beginning. | water before beginning. | | 2. Add Ingredients to Instant Pot® | 2. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker | | To the Instant Pot® bowl, add the wild | To the slow cooker, add the wild rice, | | rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, | chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, | | carrots, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. | carrots, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. | | 3. Heat Oil on Skillet | 3. Heat Oil on Skillet | | Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a | Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a | | large skillet over medium-high heat. | large skillet over medium-high heat. | | 4. Add Chicken & Shallots to Skillet | 4. Add Chicken & Shallots to Skillet | | Rub chicken with 1 tbsp extra virgin | Rub chicken with 1 tbsp extra virgin | | olive oil, thyme, and sage. Once the oil | olive oil, thyme, and sage. Once the oil | | in the pan has begun to sizzle, add the | in the pan has begun to sizzle, add the | | chicken. Sear until the bottom is golden | chicken. Sear until the bottom is golden | | brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add shallots | brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add shallots | | to the pan. Flip chicken to sear the other | to the pan. Flip chicken to sear the other | | side, about 4-5 minutes. | side, about 4-5 minutes. | | 5. Combine All Ingredients in Instant Pot®
Remove chicken, herbs, shallots, and juices from the pan and add to the other ingredients in the Instant Pot® . Cover with lid and seal. Manually set cooking time for 25 minutes on the high-pressure setting. | 5. Combine All Ingredients in Slow Cooker
Remove chicken, herbs, shallots, and juices from the pan and place into the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours. | | 6. Fluf & Serve
Once done, release steam, remove lid and fuff rice with a fork. | 6. Fluf & Serve
Remove lid and fuff with a fork. | | 7. Wash Dishes | 7. Wash Dishes | | Wash dishes in hot, soapy water, | Wash dishes in hot, soapy water, | | sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, | sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, | | and thoroughly wash hands. | and thoroughly wash hands. | What You’ll Need | | Cutting Board | | --- | --- | | | Knife | | Skillet | | | | Tongs | | | Measuring Cups | | |

FAQs

What are the key ingredients in the One Pot Chicken & Rice Pilaf?

The recipe uses wild rice, low-sodium chicken broth, lemon, oregano, carrot, baby bella mushrooms, chicken thighs, olive oil, thyme, sage, shallots, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

How long does the recipe take and how many servings does it make?

Total time is 40 minutes, with 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cook time, yielding 6 servings.

What cooking methods are provided for the pilaf?

Instructions include both Instant Pot® steps (high pressure for 25 minutes) and slow cooker steps (cook on low for 5–6 hours).

What meal notes are given for nutrition and fatigue?

The Nourishment Note emphasizes protein, B vitamins, antioxidants, and glutathione for protecting cells and supporting energy. The Fatigue Buster suggests pre-cut carrots and pre-chopped mushrooms and using an herb stripper to reduce prep time.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Fahsai