Cozy Chicken & Rice

Directions

1. Add liquid, bring to a boil, then rice, stir, bring to a boil, cover, move to low heat. cook for 20 minutes, lift cover, mix it, turn off heat, add the cover back on and let it steam for 10-15 more minutes

2. Dice up the onion, mince garlic, and grate the carrot

3. Add 2 tbsp butter or olive oil to the pan on medium heat

4. Once the pan is hot, add onion and cook for 3 minutes

5. Add garlic and carrot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently so it does not stick to the pan

6. Cut chicken into 1.5"-2" pieces

7. Once the onions are translucent, add the remaining butter to the pan, followed by the chicken pieces and the salt. Stir to combine

8. Add the rice to the pot, followed by the broth, oregano, and poultry seasoning. Give it a good stir, bring it to a boil, and then turn the heat on low. Place two bay leaves into the liquid, and cover

9. Cook for 27 minutes, then turn off the heat, and leave the dish covered for an additional 5 more minutes

10. Add the parmesan and optional spinach and let it melt into the rice as the rice rests for an additional 5 minutes

11. Serve and enjoy!