Posted by Leta Riordan

3/4 lb. chicken breast, cut into chips
1 small onion, chopped
1 T. oil
1 C. broccoli, thawed
1 C. green beans
1 carrot, in julienne strips
1 - 13 3/4 oz. can chicken broth
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1 1/2 C. Minute instant brown rice
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, optional
Pepper

Cook and stir chicken and onion until browned. Add broccoli, peas, carrots, broth, basil and pepper. Bring to boil. Stir in rice. Return to boil. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, optional.