Simple Chicken Breasts & Brown Rice - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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