Chicken and Rice by Kristine’s Kitchen

– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 cup chopped onion (1 small onion)
– 4 medium carrots (cut lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice (uncooked, rinsed well and drained (do not substitute other types of rice)
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 2 teaspoon s dried Italian seasoning
– 1 1/2 teaspoon s garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
– 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup frozen peas
– fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese (for serving (optional)

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 52 min