Chicken Pilau

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 pound boned and skinned chicken breast chunks
 * ½ teaspoon ground paprika
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * ½ cup sliced green onions
 * ½ cup sliced celery
 * ½ cup diced green pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
 * 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

 * 1) Cook bacon in large skillet over low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from drippings; set aside.
 * 2) Season chicken with paprika, salt and black pepper.
 * 3) Brown in Bacon drippings over medium-high heat.
 * 4) 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.
 * 5) Fluff with fork.