Chicken Pilau

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast chunks
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/2 cup sliced celery
 * 1/2 cup diced green pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
 * 2 cups chicken broth

Directions
Cook bacon in large skillet over low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from drippings; set aside.

Season chicken with paprika, salt and black pepper. Brown in bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Add reserved bacon, chicken, paprika, salt, pepper, rice, onions, celery, green pepper, thyme and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.