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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
2 lb chicken pieces, skinned
3 cup mushrooms, fresh, sliced
4 carrots, peeled, sliced 1/2
3/4 cup rice, long grain
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp bouillon, chicken, granules
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
PER SERVING: 265 Cal., 25g Pro., 27g Carbo., 6g fat, 67mg Chol.,
Spray a 12-inch skillet with nonstick spray coating. Brown chicken
pieces on all sides over medium heat about 15 minutes. Remove
chicken. Drain fat from skillet, if neccessary. Add mushrooms,
carrots, rice, onion, bouillon, poultry seasoning, 2 cups water,
salt. Place chicken atop rice mixture. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or
till chicken and rice are done. BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Servings: 6
Diet Skillet Chicken And Rice Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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