Florida Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

servings 4

calories 550

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Ingredients

2 Florida chicken breasts (or 4 thighs), cut into 1-inch cubes

1 Florida tomato, diced small

1 Florida zucchini, diced small

1 Florida squash, diced small

10 Florida mushrooms, sliced thin

2 Florida bell peppers, sliced thin

1 carrot, diced small

1/2 sweet onion, diced small

2 cups long-grain rice (brown or white)

4 1/4 cups vegetable broth

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat a large pot or pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Saute the chicken for about 5 minutes, then add onion and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Next, add rice and stir for 1 minute. Add in vegetable broth and 1 tablespoon of butter; stir and cover for 15 minutes. Uncover and add all remaining vegetables, cover and finish cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, serve warm.

Fresh tip: Increase cooking time by 10 to 15 minutes if using brown rice.

Nutrition

Calories Per Serving550
Fat11g
Cholesterol15mg
Sodium789mg
Carbohydrates84g
Fiber4g
Protein19g

Florida Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

Ingredients

Preparation

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