Trish Koehler, Brown County Extension’s SNAP-Ed Program Assistant, will be starting a Recipe of the Month post. Stay tuned for some healthy, delicious recipes that are even budget friendly. Thanks to OSU Extension Brown County, your dinner plans just got easier!
When you’re in need of a warm bowl of comfort, look no further. All the flavor of a homecooked meal with none of the work.
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Ingredients
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 3/4 cups fresh vegetables, chopped (potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, etc.) or 1 12 ounce bag of frozen, mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Instructions
1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, vegetables, and utensils.
2. Place the cooked chicken, broth and uncooked rice in a large saucepan over large heat and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the chopped vegetables and seasonings and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
