EASY LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE

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I can throw this together quickly after work and still serve a satisfying dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 to 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder and lemon zest. Stir in broth and lemon juice until smooth; set aside. In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, cook pepper and zucchini in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in broth mixture and rice. Cover; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in chicken. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff rice. Cook 30-45 seconds, until heated through.

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