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    Chicken and Rice Bowl

    July 31, 2015

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    Yes, it's the end of July, yes this is a comfort food, yes I know most people are still grilling it up and having fruity cocktails by the pool and on the beach....What? Your not? Well, I would if I could. But tomorrow is the first day of....August. That means that some of y'all are getting ready to head back to school. Insert sad face here. We aren't looking forward to it. There is so much crazy going on here, trying to figure out what we are doing.

    Long story short, we were trying to move out of state, Zack could never land an interview because every place wanted somebody locally. I told my job last year that I wasn't coming back, because we were moving. Didn't move. I planned on turning this into my full-time career. Doing good so far.

    However, the school that Kelsie was attending, and I was working at is 15 minutes away on a good day, across the bridge, nearly on the West end of the beach. Sooo, she's on a list to get into the charter school in town, well until she gets in, this momma has chosen to home school her for part of her 5th grade year. Whew.

    See, crazy here, figuring out what we are going to do. Plus Kayla goes to the high school out on the beach, and we are still trying to figure out what to do about transportation. Does her boyfriend drive her home everyday, do I pick her up, does Zack go and pick her up, does her boyfriend just drop her off at Zack's work?! See...so many choices/decisions.

    Let's keep it simple and get back to this! So this chicken and rice bowl is really easy. I had planned on making this delicious dish from Nathasha's Kitchen, Creamy Chicken and Rice, however it turned out perfect without going through all her steps, so I cut it short. Perhaps I was running low on natural sunlight outside, tasted it, it was yummy, and called it done. I can't remember at this point. All you need to know is this chicken and rice bowl tastes glorious and you'll thank whatever reason that stopped me from going through the whole thing. I encourage you though to try hers as well, if your looking for something more creamy.

    Chicken and Rice Bowl

    What do you need?
    ¼ cup olive oil
    4 tablespoons butter
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 large carrots, grated
    1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
    2 teaspoons salt
    ¼ teaspoon pepper
    2 bay leaves
    1 cup dry white wine (we buy the cooking white wine located with the cooking oil)
    5 cups hot reduced sodium chicken broth
    2 cups rice, I used instant, but if your putting in your slow cooker I would opt to not use instant
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    ⅓ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped

    What do you do?
    Note: If your using a slow cooker, throw everything in, except the olive oil, butter, garlic, and the parsley. - You'll stir the butter, garlic, and parsley in before serving, and you won't need the oil. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

    Using a large pot, with lid, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat.
    Once the butter is melted add your onion, grated carrots, and 1 teaspoon salt.
    Saute for 8-10 minutes or until the onion and carrot are softened.
    Add the pieces of chicken, bay leaves, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
    Saute until the chicken is browned and no longer pink.
    Add the hot chicken broth and stir in the rice.
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is fully cooked.
    About 15 - 30 minutes depending on the type of rice you have chosen.
    Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, and parsley.
    Serve hot!

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    Comments

    1. Cathy

      August 02, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Looks delish! I would love for you to share at this weeks parties Sunday through Thursday! Have a terrific week!

      • Joanna

        August 03, 2015 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks!

    2. Sarah @ TheProjectPile.com

      August 03, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      This recipe looks amazing!! I am all about the quick, fast and tasty meals... and I cannot wait to try this! 🙂

      • Joanna

        August 04, 2015 at 12:20 pm

        Thanks!

    3. Jess

      August 04, 2015 at 11:25 am

      I LOVE these types of dishes! I'll have to try this!

      Thanks for joining the Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

      • Joanna

        August 04, 2015 at 12:19 pm

        Me too, and I don't make them nearly enough.

    4. Our Home of Many Blessings

      August 04, 2015 at 11:47 am

      yummy! Can't wait to try this!I am always looking for new ways to revamp my chicken recipes!On the way down here(comments) I noticed your pb fudge swirl ice cream that I will be checking out also!!!

      • Joanna

        August 04, 2015 at 12:19 pm

        I hope that you enjoy both recipes! 🙂

    5. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins

      August 05, 2015 at 4:43 am

      We love rice dishes, they are also great easy meals for a busy evening! Thank you for sharing with #cookblogshare x

      • Joanna

        August 05, 2015 at 9:39 am

        Rice cooks up fast and it's so versatile!

    6. Clairejustine oxox (Clairejustineoxox)

      August 05, 2015 at 8:39 am

      This looks so tasty 🙂 I need to eat more rice!

      Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays

      • Joanna

        August 05, 2015 at 9:37 am

        I am trying to incorporate more rice and less potatoes in our nightly dinners, sometimes it's hard.

    7. All that's Jas

      August 07, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Looks so yummy! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!

      • Joanna

        August 07, 2015 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks for coming by!

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