Chicken breast fillet with rice and pumpkin, baked in the oven
12 servings
90 minutes
Baked chicken breast fillet with rice and pumpkin is a delightful dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken, the softness of rice, and the sweet velvety texture of pumpkin. Historically, baked dishes with pumpkin are popular in the autumn when this vegetable reaches perfect ripeness. The harmony of spices, bay leaves, and allspice makes the flavor rich and aromatic. The dish is versatile: suitable for everyday meals as well as cozy home dinners. Baking helps retain the juiciness of the ingredients, making each piece tender and infused with aromas. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make it a favorite choice for family tables.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Peel the pumpkin, wash it well under running water, cut it into medium-sized cubes or strips, and place it in a baking dish.
- Pumpkin: 200 g
3
Peel the onion, wash it well under running water, cut it into strips, and place it in a container with the pumpkin. Peel the garlic, wash it, press it through a garlic press, and also add it to the dish.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 head
4
Place 2 bay leaves and 3 peppercorns in the prepared pumpkin and onion mixture.
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Black allspice: 3 pieces
5
Wash the rice under running water. Drain the water.
- Rice: 200 g
6
Wash the meat well under running water, dry it a little, cut it into medium-sized cubes or strips, and place it in a baking dish.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
7
Place the rice in a baking dish.
- Rice: 200 g
8
Add 400 ml of water to the form.
9
Pour 50 ml of vegetable oil into the baking dish.
10
Add salt to taste. Cover the dish with a lid or foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.
- Salt: to taste