Garden vegetable and Chicken Skillet
(from home4edu’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user Nicole Irvin
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 3 people
Categories: Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb marinated chicken breast, cut into cubes
- Marinade: EVOO, balsamic and seasonings
- 1 summer squash, chopped
- 1 zucchini squash, chopped
- 1 med onion, chopped
- 1 med carrot, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 c fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 c uncooked brown rice
- 1/4 c water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
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In large skillet, saute the chicken, squash, onion, and carrot in butter for 5-6 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
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Add spinach, garlic, and seasonings.
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Cook for 2 minutes longer.
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Stir in rice and water/broth.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender.
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Stir in lemon juice.