1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch slices
2 large carrots, sliced
4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
Soak chicken pieces in vegetable oil.
Melt butter or margarine in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion slices, carrots, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
Rinse chicken pieces in vegetable oil. Add water, chicken, carrots, mushrooms, salt and pepper to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.