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We are all busy, especially at this time of the year. However, we still need to feed our families nutrious meals, usually in a hurry. If you follow my articles, you know I believe in family dinner times and cutting back on the trips through the fast food drive-thru lanes. This Quick and Easy Chicken Rice Dish is the perfect recipe for busy family nights. It is table ready in less than 30 minutes but the best part is that it is a light, healthy dish. This one quick dish has meat, grains, vegetables, and fruit juice all in one dish. Add a salad, a prepackaged one from the grocery store is fine, and you have a decent and tasty meal for your family.
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN RICE DISH
This recipe is perfect when you need to get a meal on the table quickly. Table ready in 30 minutes is hard to beat!
2 cups water
2 cups fresh asparagus cut in 1-inch pieces
1 pkg (6 oz size) long grain and wild rice mix
1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1 med carrot, shredded
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, optional
In a large saucepan, combine the water, asparagus, rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
While about mixture simmers, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, garlic, and salt in remaining butter until the juices run clear. Add the carrot, lemon juice, and the lemon peel if desired. Cook and stir the mixture for a couple of minutes, until heated through. Stir into the rice mixture. Ready to serve!
Yield: 4 servings at 247 calories, 29 g carbs, and 20 g protein each.
Enjoy!
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