Yields1 Serving
 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
 1 pound skinless chicken breast or thigh pieces, cut into 1 inch chunks
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 ½ cup onion, chopped
 1 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, chopped
 1 cup red and yellow bell pepper, diced
 1½ cup Arborio rice, or other short-grain rice
 ½ cup carrot, chopped
 1 cup asparagus, thinly sliced (optional)
 ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2.In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.

3

3.Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and brown chicken pieces on all sides then push to one side of pan.

4

4.On empty side of pan, stir in onion, garlic and red and yellow pepper then cook until soft and fragrant (about 4 minutes).

5

5.Push vegetables to side of pan and stir in rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until grains of rice start to become clear.

6

6.Stir in carrots and ½ cup broth.

7

7.Stir mixture constantly until moisture is absorbed.

8

8.Keep adding broth ½ cup at a time until all moisture is absorbed.

9

9.If using, add sliced asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes until bright green.

10

10.Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley.

11

11.Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Ingredients

 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
 1 pound skinless chicken breast or thigh pieces, cut into 1 inch chunks
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 ½ cup onion, chopped
 1 tablespoon fresh garlic cloves, chopped
 1 cup red and yellow bell pepper, diced
 1½ cup Arborio rice, or other short-grain rice
 ½ cup carrot, chopped
 1 cup asparagus, thinly sliced (optional)
 ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2.In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.

3

3.Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and brown chicken pieces on all sides then push to one side of pan.

4

4.On empty side of pan, stir in onion, garlic and red and yellow pepper then cook until soft and fragrant (about 4 minutes).

5

5.Push vegetables to side of pan and stir in rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until grains of rice start to become clear.

6

6.Stir in carrots and ½ cup broth.

7

7.Stir mixture constantly until moisture is absorbed.

8

8.Keep adding broth ½ cup at a time until all moisture is absorbed.

9

9.If using, add sliced asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes until bright green.

10

10.Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley.

11

11.Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

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