Chicken and Rice Stew with Vegetables

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Chicken breasts being lean meat and easy to cook, becomes the most popular chicken cut. There are so many options or varieties in which chicken can be cooked in a simple yet healthy manner. Chicken is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins and minerals.

This continental recipe is easy to cook, low in fat, low on spices and healthy, as it comes under the balanced food category. Chicken stew  is a perfect amalgamation of chicken, rice and veggies for nourishment and health. For Keto option rice can be taken off.

INGREDIENTS:

  1. 2 Chicken Breasts
  2. 1 Cup Basmati Rice
  3. 1 Tablespoon Butter
  4. 1 Onion
  5. 6 Garlic Cloves
  6. 2 Teaspoon All Purpose Flour
  7. 2 Cups Milk
  8. 1 Cup Broccoli florets
  9. 1/2 Cup Carrots
  10. 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels
  11. 1/2 Cup Beans
  12. 1 Chicken Stock Cube
  13. 1/4 Cup Green Onion
  14. Fresh Cilantro
  15. 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
  16. Salt to taste
  17. Black Pepper to taste
  18. Water as required

PREPARATION TIME: 40 minutes

HOW TO PREPARE:

  • Wash and chop all Vegetables and keep aside
  • Wash and dice the Chicken breasts and keep aside
  • Heat up butter in a pan and saute finely chopped Garlic until golden brown
  • Throw in the chopped Onion and saute until a little brown
  • Add in Chicken pieces and saute for a few minutes
  • Sprinkle all purpose Flour and mix well, saute till the flour looks completely cooked
  • Add in Basmati Rice, chopped Carrots and Beans and mix well, cook for a minute
  • In a separate bowl mix Chicken stock cube in little hot water
  • Pour in Milk, soup cube water and plain water(as required),  give it a whisk, Let it cook on simmer
  • Add in Broccoli florets, Corn Kernels, Chopped Green Onions and Cilantro
  • Sprinkle Cumin powder, Black Pepper and salt. Keep on simmer till Rice is soft and done
  • Adjust Salt and Water as required.
  • Serve hot in soup bowls! Perfect for light dinner meals
Location: Seattle, WA, USA

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