GREEK CHICKEN & RICE

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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 6 oz. package Rice Pilaf (we like to use Farmhouse)
1/2 cup diced scallions
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 Tablespoon grated lemon rind
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, diced
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
One 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dry dill
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, sauté scallions, red pepper, lemon rind and garlic in butter. Add chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink. Add water, cumin, rice and contents of seasoning packet; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add spinach and continue to cook 5-10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in dill, parsley and lemon juice. Before serving, top with crumbled feta cheese.

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