Chicken and Rice Stew with Sweet Vegetables

ABabeNChrist
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Chicken and Rice Stew with Sweet Vegetables

Post by ABabeNChrist »

I make this stew almost every month. It is in creditable. Once you try you’ll be hooked.

Chicken and Rice Stew with Sweet Vegetables
This stew is unbelievably Goooood and very healthy
Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour
Ingredients:
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 cups water or fat-free chicken stock (water used in nutrition analysis)
1 small butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups green cabbage, cut into 1
2 cups cooked brown rice (or 3/4 cup uncooked)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Savory
Directions:
In a large soup pot, sauté onion, garlic and celery in oil over medium heat until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add seasonings and sauté
1 minute more. Add water or stock, bay leaf and peppercorns, cover, bring to a boil. (If you’re using uncooked rice, add it at this point, lower heat to a gentle boil and cook for 30 minutes, then follow remaining directions). Add cabbage and squash and simmer 15 minutes. Add cooked rice, chicken, salt, pepper and celery leaves and simmer 5 minutes more.
Servings: 6

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Re: Chicken and Rice Stew with Sweet Vegetables

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You must be hungry today and you are making me want to EAT! Yummy sounding recipe! Thanks!
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