Chicken Rice Stew- 2 Ways Recipe

Name: Chicken Rice Stew- 2 Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts; 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1/2 small yellow onion, Diced; 1 cup of shredded carrot; 4 large garlic cloves, Finely Minced; 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice; Additional Ingredients for Cambodian Style; 2 limes, Quartered; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 8 large prawns, Cooked and Diced for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, Finely Chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/2 small yellow onion, Diced
1 cup of shredded carrot
4 large garlic cloves, Finely Minced
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
Additional Ingredients for Cambodian Style
2 limes, Quartered
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
8 large prawns, Cooked and Diced for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, Finely Chopped for garnish

1
In a large soup pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and chicken to a boil.
2
Boil until chicken is done, usually 15 mins or so depending on thickness of breasts. Remove chicken, dice, and set aside in a bowl.
3
Add rice to broth and veggie mixture. Bring to a boil and boil on med-high for 5 minutes.
4
Reduce heat, partially cover, simmer until rice is done. Usually 15 minutes.
5
Add chicken (Unless you are making Cambodian Style, see below).
6
Stir and serve!
7
******If making Cambodian Style, ****.
8
Add the fish sauce and sugar. Stir. Taste and make adjustments as needed. If you're new to fish sauce, remember you can always add more sugar to counteract the saltiness. But MEASURE! A little goes a LONG way for both ingredients here!
9
Add chicken and stir.
10
Place in serving bowl, top with shrimp, cilantro, and a section of lime!
11
Enjoy!

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, 1/2 small yellow onion, Diced, 1 cup of shredded carrot, and more.

Yes, Chicken Rice Stew- 2 Ways falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Rice Stew- 2 Ways

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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