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Lemon Garlic Chicken & Rice




Source of Recipe


One Skillet Meals






List of Ingredients



• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  
• 1 tsp paprika
  
• salt and pepper (optional)
  
• 2 T margarine or butter
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 pkg (6.9 oz) Rice-a-Roni chicken flavor
  
• 1 T lemon juice
  
• 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
  






Instructions



1. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper.
   
2. In large skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from skillet; set aside, reserving drippings. Keep warm.
   
3. In same skillet, saute rice-vermicelli mix in reserved drippings over medium heat until vermicelli is golden brown. Stir in 2 1/4 cups water, lemon juice and Special Seasonings. Top rice with chicken; bring to a boil over high heat.
   
4. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in red pepper and lemon peel.
   
5. Cover; continue to simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink inside.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings