2 Florida chicken breasts (or 4 thighs), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Florida tomato, diced small
1 Florida zucchini, diced small
1 Florida squash, diced small
10 Florida mushrooms, sliced thin
2 Florida bell peppers, sliced thin
1 carrot, diced small
½ sweet onion, diced small
2 cups long-grain rice (brown or white)
4 ¼ cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Preheat a large pot or pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. sauté the chicken for about 5 minutes, then add onion and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Next, add rice and stir for 1 minute. Add in vegetable broth and 1 tablespoon of butter; stir and cover for 15 minutes. Uncover and add all remaining vegetables, cover and finish cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, serve warm.
Fresh tip: Increase cooking time by 10 to 15 minutes if using brown rice.
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