Lemon Chicken and Rice

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(5 votes) 4 5

Try this nice chicken and rice casserole with a lemony flavor. This is a great meal to cook for the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbs. butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbs. cornstarch
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
  • 1 1/2 C. uncooked instant rice
  • 1 C. frozen peas

Directions

In a skillet, cook the first 4 ingredients in butter for 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. In a bowl combine cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt if desired until smooth. Add to skillet and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add rice and peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Yield: 6 Servings.

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Reviews (5)

  • Definitely needs a bit more lemon. Wish I had read these reviews BEFORE cooking it!

    Flag as inappropriate ksteed  |  October 19, 2010

  • needs a bit more flavor next time i make i will double lemon and add pepper.
    elisag77 | March 13, 2008

    Flag as inappropriate Glass Lady  |  March 12, 2010

  • I am so sorry elisag77, I was moving my mouse and it clicked on "Flag as inappropriate" by mistake, please tell me how to resovle it as your suggestion is the best!

    Flag as inappropriate Glass Lady  |  March 12, 2010

  • Used boneless chicken thighs instead,also instant Brown rice and increased cooking(brown rice) time. Next time will add more lemon. It was good but more lemon will make it better.

    Flag as inappropriate Fransamek  |  April 16, 2008

  • needs a bit more flavor next time i make i will double lemon and add pepper.

    Reported elisag77  |  March 13, 2008

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