Chicken With Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over med-high heat and cook chicken for about 4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
3. 3
   Transfer the chicken to a pie plate or bowl.
4. 4
   Decrease heat to medium and saute onion, celery, and carrots until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the rice and stir to coat in the butter.
6. 6
   Add the chicken broth; return the chicken and any juices to the pan.
7. 7
   Add the salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Let the chicken come to a boil over med-high heat; cover with an oven-proof lid or foil and cook in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.