Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice

This meal is so easy to make and very satisfying. You can throw this together after a long day at work and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. 

(Photo from Women's Health Magazine)

Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice

Adapted from: Women's Health Magazine

Makes 4 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
• 2 tbsp black olives, sliced
• 2 cups quick cooking white rice

And Action:

Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear. During the last few minutes of cooking, add the garlic and onion.

When the chicken is done, stir in the carrot, lemon zest, broth, parsley, olives, and rice. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES

375.8 CAL

FAT

5.8 G

SATURATED FAT

0.9 G

CHOLESTEROL

65.8 MG

SODIUM

592.8 MG

CARBOHYDRATES

45.9 G

TOTAL SUGARS

1.8 G

DIETARY FIBER

2.4 G

PROTEIN

31.3 G