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Lemon Chicken and Rice

Name: Lemon Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen peas; 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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4 servings

On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken dish - with its delicate lemon flavor - fits the bill and it's inexpensive to boot. —Kat Thompson, Prineville, Oregon

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken, onion, carrot and garlic until chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Gradually add to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in peas; return to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Health Tip: Skip the salt and save 300 milligrams of sodium per serving. Use reduced-sodium broth and save about 150 milligrams more.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 370 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

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