Savory Chicken and Rice Stew
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons Olive Oil3 shallots, chopped3 tablespoons chopped garlic4 cups low-far chicken broth3 large carrots, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1 cup brown rice (quick cooking)2 whole bay leaves1 teaspoon curry powder2 teaspoons oregano2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspooon salt1 teaspoon pepper4 cups water3 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces boneless chicken breast, small bite size pieces2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herbs2 tablespoons dried Parsley
-In a large dutch oven or pot, saute shallots and garlic in 3 tablespoonhs olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes)
-Add broth, water, carrots, celery and rice. Stir together and add spices. Bring to a boil. Lower the temperature to a simmer.
-While the mixture is cooking, cut up the chicken. Season chicken with Mrs. Dash. In a frying pan saute the chicken in 3 tablespoons olive oil until fully cooked, but not brown (turning often).
-Add the chicken to the simmering mixture.
-Cook for approximately 1 hour, stirring frequently. Keep an eye on the pot and add more water if the stew becomes too thick or the rice needs more water to absorb. Sample to make sure the rice is completely cooked. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add parsley to the pot about five minutes before done.
The spices & ingredients can be varied based on your tastes or what you have on hand..
Six servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLUEMRSM.
-Add broth, water, carrots, celery and rice. Stir together and add spices. Bring to a boil. Lower the temperature to a simmer.
-While the mixture is cooking, cut up the chicken. Season chicken with Mrs. Dash. In a frying pan saute the chicken in 3 tablespoons olive oil until fully cooked, but not brown (turning often).
-Add the chicken to the simmering mixture.
-Cook for approximately 1 hour, stirring frequently. Keep an eye on the pot and add more water if the stew becomes too thick or the rice needs more water to absorb. Sample to make sure the rice is completely cooked. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add parsley to the pot about five minutes before done.
The spices & ingredients can be varied based on your tastes or what you have on hand..
Six servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BLUEMRSM.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 255.5
- Total Fat: 14.7 g
- Cholesterol: 36.2 mg
- Sodium: 712.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 15.5 g
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