Chicken breasts being lean meat and easy to cook, becomes the most popular chicken cut. There are so many options or varieties in which chicken can be cooked in a simple yet healthy manner. Chicken is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins and minerals.
This continental recipe is easy to cook, low in fat, low on spices and healthy, as it comes under the balanced food category. Chicken stew is a perfect amalgamation of chicken, rice and veggies for nourishment and health. For Keto option rice can be taken off.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Onion
- 6 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Teaspoon All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Milk
- 1 Cup Broccoli florets
- 1/2 Cup Carrots
- 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels
- 1/2 Cup Beans
- 1 Chicken Stock Cube
- 1/4 Cup Green Onion
- Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Water as required
PREPARATION TIME: 40 minutes
HOW TO PREPARE:
- Wash and chop all Vegetables and keep aside
- Wash and dice the Chicken breasts and keep aside
- Heat up butter in a pan and saute finely chopped Garlic until golden brown
- Throw in the chopped Onion and saute until a little brown
- Add in Chicken pieces and saute for a few minutes
- Sprinkle all purpose Flour and mix well, saute till the flour looks completely cooked
- Add in Basmati Rice, chopped Carrots and Beans and mix well, cook for a minute
- In a separate bowl mix Chicken stock cube in little hot water
- Pour in Milk, soup cube water and plain water(as required), give it a whisk, Let it cook on simmer
- Add in Broccoli florets, Corn Kernels, Chopped Green Onions and Cilantro
- Sprinkle Cumin powder, Black Pepper and salt. Keep on simmer till Rice is soft and done
- Adjust Salt and Water as required.
- Serve hot in soup bowls! Perfect for light dinner meals
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165.4
Calories from Fat 25.2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.8g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.4g
7%
Trans Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 17.7mg
6%
Sodium 129.6mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 25.5g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g
12%
Sugars 6.4g
Protein 10.0g
20%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.