breakfast

Mild Chicken Broth and White Rice

PregnancyAmericanEasyServes 225 min

A warm, soothing bowl of plain cooked white rice served in a mild, low-fat chicken broth.

This gentle dish provides essential hydration through warm, savory chicken broth, which is crucial if the mother is struggling to keep liquids down due to morning sickness. The bland white rice offers easily digestible carbohydrates that soothe an empty stomach and provide necessary energy for both without heavy fats or strong smells. Adding a touch of fresh ginger helps calm the digestive tract naturally, while a very small amount of mild chicken adds protein to steady blood sugar, a key strategy for keeping nausea at bay.

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One serving≈260 kcal · 19 g protein

Calories260 kcal

Protein19 g

Carbs39 g · 1g sugar

Fat2.5 g · 0.6g sat

Fiber0.7 g

Sodium1,996 mg

Folate112 mcg DFE

Iron2.3 mg

Calcium31 mg

Choline52 mg

Iodine83 mcg

Vitamin D2.8 IU

Vitamin B120.3 mcg

DHA + EPA8 mg

Zinc1 mg

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Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
½ cup white rice, rinsed
4 oz chicken breast, poached and very finely shredded
1 tbsp ginger, peeled and sliced into rounds
½ tsp salt, to taste

Method

1In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth, rinsed white rice, and ginger slices to a boil over medium-high heat.
2Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is very tender and has absorbed some of the broth, making it slightly thick.
3Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and simmer for 2 more minutes until warmed through. Season lightly with salt if needed.
4Remove the ginger slices before ladling into bowls. Serve warm.

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