"With our busy ranch life, we often need to put meals on the table in a hurry," writes Kat Thompson of Prineville, Oregon. "This lemon-flavored chicken dish always fits the bill."

SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1/3 cup frozen peas
Directions:
In a skillet, cook the first four ingredients in butter. Combine cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt if desired until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in rice and peas. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 2 servings.


Nutrition Facts
One serving:
1-1/4 cups
Calories:
361
Fat:
9 g
Saturated Fat:
4 g
Cholesterol:
78 mg
Sodium:
797 mg
Carbohydrate:
41 g
Fiber:
3 g
Protein:
28 g