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• A Surprising Source of Dementia Relief: Cannabis
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• Trouble at the Nudist Colony: A Couple Disappear, Neighbor Charged With Murder
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• Apple explains why the M4 Mac mini power button is located on the bottom
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Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Rice Recipe

• 2 Boneless Chicken Breasts cut into cubes.
• 1 to 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 Tbsp Mrs Dash Seasoning
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 1 pkg broccoli florets chopped
• 2 pkg Hearts of Palm “rice” (or use real rice if you prefer)
• Cheese Sauce

Cheese Sauce Recipe

• 4Tbsp Butter
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 1/4 Cup Cream Cheese cubed
• 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
• 1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar

Cooking Instructions

Chicken

Cube chicken breast then season with Mrs Dash, Salt and Pepper in intervals ( season, stir, season etc. ) Heat Olive Oil in skillet over medium heat and add chicken, stirring occasionally until well browned. Set aside.

Rinse Riced Hearts Of Palm and allow to drain well.

Chop the broccoli into small pieces.

Sauce

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