VAL'S 4PATRIOTS CHIX-RICE-VEG HODGEPODGE SUPPER Recipe; Castle Rock-WA

Val's 4Patriots Chix-Rice-Veg Hodgepodge Supper

Every time I use one of the 4Patriots packaged meals, I like to do it differently than last time; so, that's what I did tonight 😊

As usual, I started with a halved packet (there's just 2 of us, that's all we need) added a chicken breast & basic veggies, but … I also added cabbage, dates, mushroom powder, & Brewer's yeast; for flavor, and blood strengthening minerals. Brewer's yeast has a slightly bitter, nutty flavor -  while mushroom powder leans towards earthy. Balanced with herbs, or acidic ingredients (like cabbage) both flavors add depth to the sensory sauce, and are agreeable to the taste buds.

The house smelled wonderful while supper cooked, & we both liked the results: I hope you will, too.

NOTE: I like to prepare my ingredients before actual cooking commences 👩‍🍳‍, so time in the kitchen is short ⏲️ & cooking flows smoothly 🥘 - if you do this too, read the recipe 1st, so you know ingredient amounts to prep:

a) With a smallish mesh strainer, separate the dry sauce mix from the rice blend; set aside.

Use a mesh colander, separate the dry sauce mix from the rice. 

b) Place the chopped veggies into the Manual-Pull Food Chopper, & mince the veggies - coleslaw sized; set aside.

Place the chopped veggies into the Manual-Pull Food Chopper.

c) Slice a cabbage wedge & dice large; place into Manual-Pull Food Chopper, & mince coleslaw sized:

Place into Manual-Pull Food Chopper, & mince.

Add to minced veggies medley & stir to incorporate evenly …

d) With regular scissors, cut 10 Dried Smyrna Figs in half; set aside.

e) With kitchen scissors, cut the chicken breast into 2 long pieces - then slice each long piece into 2 pieces: cut each of the 4 pieces into 4 strips & cut diagonally across each strip to make bite-size ovals: set aside.

Val's 4Patriots Chix-Rice-Veg Hodgepodge Supper ~serves 3

1 Lrg. Skillet * 1 Cutting Board * 1 Smallish Mesh Strainer * 1 Lrg. Kitchen Knife * Manual-Pull Food Chopper * Regular Scissors * Kitchen Meat Scissors * 1 Lrg. Pyrex Measuring Cup * Measuring Cups & Spoons * Small Whisk * Lrg. Slotted Cooking Spoon * Lrg. Serving Spoon * Supper Plates & Silverware

1/2 Pkt. 4Patriots Creamy Rice & Vegetables Supper * 1 large Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces * 1/8 slice of a Green Cabbage, sliced into fourths * 1 Lrg. Carrot, sliced into chunks * 1 Lrg. Celery stalk, sliced into chunks * 1/2 Lrg. Red Onion, chunked * 3 ct. Garlic cloves, whole * Olive Oil * 2-1/2 c. Water * 2 TBSP Margarine * 2 tsp. Chaga Mushroom Powder * 2 TBSP. Brewer's Yeast Powder * 10 ct. sm. Dried Dates, halved * 1/2 tsp. Oregano, dried * 1/8 tsp. Cayenne powder * Cilantro, fresh & cut fine

Recipe ingredients, prepped (as directed, above) & ready to use. Add the spices & powders, to the dry sauce mix, & stir to blend.

1) Place skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil & chicken bit - cook chicken until no longer pink, stirring frequently.

Cook chicken until no longer pink, stirring frequently.

2) When chicken is cooked, add veggie blend & stir into chicken - mixing thoroughly.

Cook 10-15 minutes, or until gathered liquid is barely present in skillet.

3) Add rice to skillet - at same time, stir the dry sauce mix & spices together … and whisk into water. Pour over skillet ingredients.

4) Bring the skillet mixture to a boil - then, reduce heat to medium, & add figs; stir to incorporate figs evenly.

Continue cooking for 20 minutes (or until rice is tender to the bite), stirring frequently to avoid rice sticking to skillet bottom.

5) Remove skillet from heat & let mixture stand for 3-5 minutes, to thicken before serving.

Dish up & enjoy!

#This recipe was Husband Approved 🥘👍

VAL'S STOVETOP 4Patriots CHICKEN DINNER BELL-BROCCOLI-RICE CASSEROLE; Castle Rock-WA

Val's Stovetop 4Patriots Chicken Dinner Bell-Broccoli-Rice Casserole; Castle Rock-WA

It's a little cool today, with a gentle breeze making the tree limbs dance now and then - and a husband asking for chicken for supper 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨‍🍽️ So, I dug around in the few remaining 4Patriots food packets, and settled on the light, but satisfying 'Dinner Bell Broccoli Bake' 🥘: the sauce makings are already included, as well as the rice & dehydrated bell peppers.

I used half a regular packet, that I had halved & repackaged with a heated vacuum sealer, because there is only 2 of us - use the entire packet if you are cooking for a family of 4 or more.

Halved packet for 2 people serving.

These meal preparations are handy for a road gypsy lifestyle … but they really do lack in substance & flavor; so, I jazzed it up a bit with chicken bits 🍗, spices 🧂🍃, flavorings 🧄🥕🧈, and cheese 🧀 - to make a hearty, comforting stove-top casserole that is perfect for a low-key Sunday meal - with very little time on my feet in the kitchen, and little clean-up afterwards 😊

You can make the recipe as written (I used what I had on hand, today) or customize it with add-ins such as ham, mushrooms, zucchini, Parmesan cheese, bread crumb topping, etc. Be creative in your kitchen 👩‍🍳‍ 

Val's Stovetop 4Patriots Chicken Dinner Bell-Broccoli-Rice Casserole ~serves 3

1/2 Packet 4Patriots Dinner Bell-Broccoli Bake, dry mix * 1 Lrg. Chicken Breast, cut into bite size pieces * Salt & grnd. Black Pepper, to taste * 1/8 tsp Paprika * 2 TBSP Olive Oil * 2 TBSP Margarine * 1/2 Yellow Onion, chopped * 1/2 c Carrots, shredded * 3 c Water * pinch of Mustard Powder * 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder * 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder * 2 TBSP Mushroom Powder * 3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce * 1/2 TBSP Lemon Juice * 1 TBSP Parsley, fresh & snipped * 1 c. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated

1 Lrg. Skillet w-lid * Manual-Pull Food Chopper * Lrg. Cooking Spoon * Lrg. Slotted Cooking Spoon * Measuring Spoons * Lrg. Pyrex Measuring Cup * Hot Pads * Supper Plates & Silverware

Manual-Pull Food Chopper.

Chopped onion & carrot.

1) Over medium-high heat; heat oil in skillet, add chopped veggies & chicken pieces … cook until soft and tender to the bite.

2) In Pyrex cup, blend 1 c water, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, spices, & mushroom powder … pour over meat & veggies in skillet:

Mushroom powder.

Blend spices & mushroom powder; stir into liquids.

Stir liquid blend into skillet mix.

Add dry packaged ingredients, remaining 2 cups of water, & margarine - carefully blend well with slotted spoon: bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium & continue cooking, stirring frequently until rice is soft (but not mushy); about 40 minutes. All stoves cook differently, so check rice periodically & adjust cooking time every 5 minutes ⏲️, if necessary.

3) Top skillet mixture with shredded cheddar cheese & parsley; broad-spread evenly:

Cover skillet with lid, turn off heat & let skillet mixture sit on flameless burner until cheese is melted. Remove from heat - serve & enjoy.

Val's Stovetop 4Patriots Chicken Dinner Bell-Broccoli-Rice Casserole; if you don't like the gravy style … let it sit a few minutes before serving: it will thicken as it cools.