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

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.

Lamia Bristy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's now my go-to for lemon chicken and rice. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


Stephanie Goforth
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of vegetables. It was a delicious and easy meal that my whole family enjoyed.


Chukwu Kenechi
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice. It was a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Imran Arman
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This lemon chicken and rice dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful. The rice was also cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy week


Amerhamza Sher
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and a side of vegetables.


Elliott Geer
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in no time. The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Rheiner Franco
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon chicken, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Arun Tamang
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.


Jhon Jauregui
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick an


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This lemon chicken and rice dish was absolutely delightful! The chicken was tender and juicy, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be