chicken with vegetables and cashews
A quick and easy meal I like to prepare for those busy days. Prep time depends on whether you use instant rice or long grain.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 1 cup chicken broth
- - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- - 2 cups of cooked chicken, chopped or cubed
- - 2 garlic cloves, minced
- - 1½ cups of frozen vegetables of your choice. (i use a blend of frozen stir-fry veggies)
- - 1 cup cashews
- - 2 cups of long-grain rice, cooked.
- - note: we like this served over garlic rice, or rice that is cooked in chicken or vegetable broth for more flavor.
How To Make chicken with vegetables and cashews
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Step 1In a skillet over medium heat, add the frozen vegetables and ½ cup of chicken broth; cook about 8-10 minutes, or until vegetables are heated through and tender.
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Step 2Add the chicken, garlic, and some salt and pepper to suit your taste; heat 1-2 minutes or until chicken is heated through.
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Step 3In a small cup, add the ½ cup of broth and cornstarch and mix until well blended; add mixture to the skillet and mix until thickened.
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Step 4Spoon the chicken-vegetable mixture over individual plates of hot rice. Sprinkle cashews on top. Garnish with chopped Parsley.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Ingredient:
Chicken
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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