Bayou Christmas Skillet - Big Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 cup red onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium green bell pepper, julienned
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, optional, toasted, for topping