Simple Chicken Breasts & Brown Rice

Very simple and easy chicken & brown rice meal. I make this in my electric skillet for a one-dish meal. This has always been one of my favorite meals my mom makes; it's healthy and delicious!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb chicken breast (4-5 pieces)
• 1  tablespoon  oil (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice (I use Uncle Bens Minute Rice)
• 2  tablespoons parsley, well chopped
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon peel
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Brown chicken (in hot oil if desired).
2. Add broth and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in rice and return to boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in parsley, lemon peel, and pepper.
7. Cover & let stand until rice is tender (5-10 minutes.