Lemon Chicken and Rice

Name: Lemon Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut up; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice; 1 cup frozen peas

Submitted by Nicole Brummett

"A quick, healthy meal and great tasting."

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photo by Paintpuddles

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup frozen peas

directions

In a skillet, cook chicken, onion, carrot, and garlic in butter for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
In a bowl, 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 heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

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Reviews

This recipe is really good. A definite keeper. DH added chunky hot picante sauce to his at the table and pronounced it a 5*. DS and I preferred it without the picante sauce. It has a light lemon/savory flavor. I did use regular long grain rice and adjusted the liquid and cooking time accordingly, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Thanks for sharing.

PanNan
What a simple recipe to make! I varied the veggies a bit, according to what I had in the fridge, but stuck to the recipe otherwise. It came together quickly and had a lovely lemony flavour. Great with a bit of parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Sackville
DELICIOUS! I served this with Teriaki sauce, butter, and Louisana Hot Sauce and added red pepper flakes, too.

Mrs. R
Have made this twice in one month! Nice, "clean" food. Like a chicken pot pie without the pie. Good and quick for me to cook after work. Thanks!

Lori Bravo
This was easy and healthy, but I thought it lacked flavor.

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Tweaks

What a great weeknight meal when you have spent all day at the office and want to cook something quick. I substituted the chicken breast with boneless chicken thigh meat (hubby prefers it) and I didn't have any peas on hand so I added chopped green peppers along with the carrots, onions and garlic. Otherwise I followed the recipe as written. A nice, simple, easy meal. Thanks for sharing it!

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