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Chicken and rice with zucchini

Italian Chicken and Rice

LeAnn
Italian chicken and rice is a family favorite that is quick and easy to make in a single pan and takes about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slivered pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped (heaping tablespoons) May use 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups instant white rice

Instructions
 

  • Saute the chicken and onion in butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat until the chicken is starting to brown and onions are transparent and tender, stirring frequently (about 10 minutes).
  • Add the zucchini and garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper and stir together.  Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in the instant rice and cook covered for about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for another 2-3 minutes or until all the broth is evaporated and the rice is fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal
Keyword easy chicken and rice, chicken and rice, chicken and rice with zucchini, one pan meal
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