Delicious Chicken & Rice with Steamed Cabbage

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is healthier, and vegetable broth is often less expensive.

Add chicken pieces to a large pot.

Chop onions, bell pepper, and celery, then add to the pot with chicken.

Season chicken with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder, mixing well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high and let it boil until chicken is tender.

In a separate pot, add a couple tablespoons of oil and fry smoked bacon until cooked.

Add chopped cabbage to the pot with bacon, stirring to mix.

Add jalapenos, salt, and black pepper to the cabbage, then add a little water to steam it.

Cook cabbage on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Check chicken for tenderness, then add instant rice to the pot with chicken.

Adjust the amount of rice based on the liquid in the pot, letting it boil until cooked.

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