prep time
15 min
15 min
cook time
20 min
20 min
servings
4
4
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
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| Minute Rice® Instant White Rice | ||
| 1 cup (250 mL) | ||
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
olive oil |
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| 1 lb (500g) |
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces |
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| 1 cup (250 mL) |
small broccoli florets |
|
| 1 |
red pepper, cut into strips |
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| 1 cup (250 mL) |
matchstick carrots |
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| 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) |
lemon pepper seasoning |
|
| 1 |
clove garlic, minced |
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| 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) |
chicken broth, divided |
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| 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
lemon juice |
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| 1 tsp (5 mL) |
butter |
|
| Pinch |
salt |
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| 2 tbsp (30 mL) |
grated Parmesan cheese |
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| 2 tbsp (30 mL) |
chopped fresh parsley |
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1: Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook chicken and seasoning, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until browned. |
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Step 2: Add broccoli, red pepper, carrots and garlic to skillet; cook for about 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) broth and lemon juice; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. |
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Step 3: Meanwhile, in saucepan, bring remaining broth, butter and salt to boil. Stir in rice and turn off heat. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Stir in Parmesan and parsley. |
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Step 4: Serve chicken and vegetables on bed of rice. |
| Nutrition Facts | ||
| Per serving (1/4th recipe) | ||
| Calories |
340 |
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| Fat |
9 g |
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| Saturated Fat |
2.5 g |
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| Trans Fat |
0 g |
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| Cholesterol |
85 mg |
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| Sodium |
530 mg |
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| Carbohydrate |
29 g |
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| Fibre |
2 g |
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| Sugars |
3 g |
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| Protein |
33 g |
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Tip: Cutting raw boneless chicken breasts can be a slippery task. Prevent the knife from slipping by cutting chicken while it is still partially frozen.
Nutrition Bonus: The addition of broccoli, red pepper and carrots makes this recipe an excellent source of both vitamin A and C.
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