LEMON BASIL CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

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This is a quick, simple one skillet chicken meal. This has an Asian feel and taste, but my grandkids enjoyed it, nice way to get them to eat their veggies.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked brown rice
4 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (1 lb) bag frozen vegetables (baby green beans and carrots)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup lemon basil stir-fry sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package. While rice is cooking, cut chicken into 2 X 1/4 inch strips.
  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder. Stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Mix stir-fry sauce and cornstarch until smooth; stir into mixture in skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.2, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 263.3, Sodium 353.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 112.6

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