Greek Lemon Chicken with Rice

Name: Greek Lemon Chicken with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil; 1 lb. (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) dried oregano leaves; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 6 cups (1.5 L) baby spinach leaves; 2 1/4 cups (550 mL) water; 1 package Knorr® Sidekicks® Harvest Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Side Dish; 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen green peas; 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled reduced fat feta cheese, (optional)

Chicken, vegetables and a hint of lemon combine with chicken rice for a savoury one-skillet meal that is a good source of fibre and iron.

25 MINS

Cooking Time
15 MINS

Prep Time
4 People

Serves

2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil
1 lb. (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) dried oregano leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
6 cups (1.5 L) baby spinach leaves
2 1/4 cups (550 mL) water
1 package Knorr® Sidekicks® Harvest Chicken Rice & Vermicelli Side Dish
1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen green peas
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) lemon juice
1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled reduced fat feta cheese, (optional)

Heat 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil to same skillet and cook onion, red pepper and oregano over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add spinach; toss to coat. Cover and cook,until spinach is partially wilted, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
Stir in water, Knorr Sidekicks® Harvest Chicken Rice and peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook covered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and lemon juice. Sprinkle with cheese.