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Butch’s Chicken and Rice πŸ—πŸš

Description:

This delightful recipe is a creation born out of necessity and love. Crafted with care to soothe delicate tummies and excite taste buds, Butch’s Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish loved by families everywhere. It’s particularly perfect for those hectic weeknights when time is of the essence, offering a wholesome meal in less than 1 hour. With its mild yet flavorful profile, it’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a satisfying and easy-to-make poultry dish.

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
2 Chicken breasts
1 Carrot
2 Celery stalks
1 Chicken bouillon cube
1 Teaspoon dried basil
1 Teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 Teaspoon white pepper
1/4 Cup real butter
1 Cup hot water
1-2 Cans cream of chicken

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 231
  • Fat Content: 13.9g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 5g
  • Cholesterol Content: 59.8mg
  • Sodium Content: 838.3mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 8.5g
  • Fiber Content: 1.1g
  • Sugar Content: 2.2g
  • Protein Content: 17.4g

Instructions:

  1. Boil Chicken Breast:

    • Begin by boiling the chicken breasts until they are fully cooked. Once done, remove them from the pot, debone, and shred them into small pieces.
  2. Prepare Vegetables:

    • Finely dice the celery stalks and quarter the carrot before dicing it into small, bite-sized pieces.
  3. Saute Carrots and Celery:

    • In a clean, deep dish frying pan or large pot, melt the real butter over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and celery to the melted butter and sautΓ© until the celery softens.
  4. Dissolve Bouillon Cube:

    • While the vegetables are cooking, dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in a cup of hot water. Once fully dissolved, pour the mixture into the pot with the sautΓ©ed carrots and celery.
  5. Simmer Vegetables:

    • Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer until the carrots become tender, approximately 5-10 minutes.
  6. Add Cream of Chicken:

    • Once the carrots are soft, add the cream of chicken to the pot and stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
  7. Season and Stir:

    • Add the dried basil, dried parsley, and white pepper to the pot, stirring gently to incorporate all the flavors.
  8. Incorporate Chicken:

    • Next, add the shredded chicken breast to the pot, stirring it into the vegetable mixture until evenly distributed.
  9. Simmer and Serve:

    • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the flavors to meld together for 8-10 minutes. Once ready, serve the delicious chicken and vegetable mixture over a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family!

Enjoy this comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for any occasion, especially those busy weeknights when you need a quick and tasty meal solution! 🍽️

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