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Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables

Photo of the prepared recipe
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong
Ready In: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarLow Sodium

Improvise on this dish with your own favorite seasonings and vegetables. Try making it with Indian, Cajun, Mexican, or Italian-style seasonings.

What you'll need

Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Microwave or stovetop
Large pot
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 4
2 cups Chicken raw, boneless and skinless, cut into ½ inch cubes or 8 ounces Sausage cooked, cut into ½ inch cubes
2 1/2 cups Chicken Stock low-sodium
1 cup Brown Rice uncooked
1 cup Vegetables assorted, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons Dried Italian Herbs or combine thyme, oregano, rosemary
of Salt to taste
of Black Pepper to taste

Directions

1.Stove Top Directions: Layer items into a 2-quart pot in the order that they are listed (starting with meat on bottom). Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes until broth is absorbed and chicken is cooked through.
2.Rice Cooker Directions: Layer ingredients in rice cooker. Cover and cook for a normal cycle.

Chef's Tips

  • A can of drained and rinsed beans can also be added to the pot for extra fiber.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.3 g4%
Saturated Fat <1 g4%
Sodium 130.8 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 38.5 g14%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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