Lemon Chicken Rice-A-Roni
It should be
pretty obvious from the title where I found this recipe. I made just a few
tweaks to the original. This really makes a great
dish; surprisingly flavorful and a one-dish meal to boot.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes Serving Size: 4
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided into 4 and 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 package chicken flavored Rice-a-Roni
- 2 cups water
- 10 ounces frozen broccoli, thawed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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Heat oven to 160°. Wash and pat dry
the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off
excess. In large skillet, heat oil and
4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes per side
to brown. Remove from skillet to a deep-sided dish. Remove skillet from
heat, allow to cool 1 minute and stir in lemon juice and parsley; pour over
chicken, cover with foil and set in warm oven. Return the same pan to a
medium heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. Add rice and pasta from package
and stir until well browned, about 5 minutes. Open seasoning packet and stir
into browned rice/pasta. Carefully and slowly pour in 2 cups water. Bring to
a boil then reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes. Place broccoli
on rice and cover. Cook another 5 to 10 minutes, or until rice/pasta has
absorbed water and broccoli is tender. Add back chicken and pour sauce over
all ingredients. Evenly divide cheese and sprinkle on the chicken pieces;
cover and remove from heat. Let stand a few minutes then serve. |
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