Dilled Chicken and Asparagus

Name: Dilled Chicken and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1-1/2 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 9 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

If a delicious chicken and rice entrée is what you're looking for, look no further than this mild herb-flavored rice dish with tender asparagus. —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
9 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring the rice, bouillon and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Meanwhile, combine the parsley, lemon juice, oil, dill and salt; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, bring remaining water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In the same skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until juices run clear; drain. Add the rice, asparagus and lemon mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 356 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Lemon-Asparagus Chicken with Dill in Cooking for 2 Summer 2009

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tarakate14

Apr 18, 2011

It was amazing and delicious. Made it for myself and boyfriend for Saturday lunch. Took about 20mins to make. We will put this into rotation for dinner or weekend lunch!