Garden Veggie & Chicken Skillet

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1/2 in. cubes
• 1 medium summer squash, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, saute the chicken, squash, onion and carrot in butter for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink; drain. add the spinach, garlic, salt,pepper and thyme;cook 2 minutes longer.
• 2 stir in rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender. stir in lemon juice.