Chicken Rice Dish

Name: Chicken Rice Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch diagonal pieces); 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix; 1/4 cup butter, divided; 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Fresh early-spring asparagus and a hint of lemon dress up this tasty chicken main dish shared by ReBecca Vandiver of Bethany, Oklahoma. TIP: To round out the meal, ReBecca serves with a fresh salad and toasted garlic bread.

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch diagonal pieces)
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the water, asparagus, rice mix with contents of seasoning packet and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken and salt in remaining butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add the carrot, lemon juice, garlic and lemon zest if desired; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender. Stir into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 365 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.

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