DILLED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

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If a delicious chicken and rice entrée is what you're craving, look no further than this mild herb-flavored rice dish with tender asparagus. -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
9 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring the rice, bouillon and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, combine the parsley, lemon juice, oil, dill and salt; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, bring remaining water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In the same skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until juices run clear; drain. Add the rice, asparagus and lemon mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.