10 Minute Asparagus Rice Pilaf (try adding cooked chicken too!)

bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed & discarded – sliced into 2 inch pieces

small onion, diced

chopped mushrooms (optional – leave out if you don’t like mushrooms)

fresh minced garlic OR garlic powder to taste

bag whole grain ready rice (precooked rice in bags in the rice section)

chicken broth.

olive oil (to coat pan)

salt & pepper