Cheesy Chicken, Rice, & Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw chicken, cut and cubed (10 oz raw = 1 cup cooked)
• 2/3 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 2/3 cup carrots (baby carrots are fine), chopped
• 2/3 cup onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
• 2/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 Tbs oil, divided
• 1 1/3 cup water
• 1-2 chicken bouillon cube(s) to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic powder to taste

Instructions:

1. Trim fat off of chicken and cut into cube sized pieces.
2. Heat skillet over medium heat with oil and add chicken.
3. Cook until it is lightly browned on the outside, approximately 10 minutes.
4. Add 1 Tbsp oil to skillet with chicken, add rice and coat, letting rice lightly brown while consistently stirring.
5. Add chopped broccoli, carrots, and onions and stir to mix.
6. Add chicken bouillon, spices, and water to rice, chicken, and vegetable mixture.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.
9. Pull rice from stove, top with cheese and cover with lid to let cheese melt.
10. Serve and enjoy!