Easy Lemon Chicken and Rice

Name: Easy Lemon Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 4 to 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup uncooked instant rice; 3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast

I can throw this together quickly after work and still serve a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 to 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast

Directions

In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder and lemon zest. Stir in broth and lemon juice until smooth; set aside. In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, cook pepper and zucchini in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in broth mixture and rice. Cover; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in chicken. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff rice. Cook 30-45 seconds, until heated through.