Butch’s Chicken and Rice ππ
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 |
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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:
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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.
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Finely dice the celery stalks and quarter the carrot before dicing it into small, bite-sized pieces.
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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.
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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.
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Simmer Vegetables:
- Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer until the carrots become tender, approximately 5-10 minutes.
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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.
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Season and Stir:
- Add the dried basil, dried parsley, and white pepper to the pot, stirring gently to incorporate all the flavors.
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Incorporate Chicken:
- Next, add the shredded chicken breast to the pot, stirring it into the vegetable mixture until evenly distributed.
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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! π½οΈ