FAST LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE

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"With our busy ranch life, we often need to put meals on the table in a hurry," writes Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. "This lemon-flavored chicken dish always fits the bill."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1/3 cup frozen peas

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the first four ingredients in butter. Combine cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt if desired until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rice and peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.