Wi Gal's Chicken Rice Stove Top Dish Made Healthier

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/4-1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (pref. homemade)
• 2/3 cup brown rice
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon pepper
• salt substitute (if broth needs it)
• 1 (4 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

1. 1

   In saucepan, melt margarine and combine with olive oil.

2. 2

   Add celery & onion and saute until tender. Add garlic for the last minute.

3. 3

   Add carrots, broth, rice and pepper (and salt sub. if using) and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, or until rice is tender.

5. 5

   Stir in chicken and parsley, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes longer or until heated through.