Rice a Roni Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 chicken breast halves (skinless and boneless )
1 tsp paprika
salt
pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (7 oz) package rice-a-roni , chicken flavor
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup bell pepper (red or green, chopped )
1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with paprika and salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat butter over high heat.
Add chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Remove from skillet and set aside, reserving drippings. Keep warm.
In same skillet, saute rice-vermicelli in reserved drippings over medium heat until vermicelli is golden brown.
Add lemon juice with 2 1/4 cups hot water and contents of seasoning packet.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in red pepper and lemon peel.
Top rice with chicken.
Cover and continue to simmer 10 minutes or until liquid os absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	318.08 Kcal (1332 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.83g	18%
Cholesterol	151.45mg	50%
Sodium	864.11mg	36%
Potassium	730.43mg	16%
Total Carbs	7g	2%
Sugars	1.99g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	47.96g	96%
Vitamin C	40.9mg	68%
Vitamin A	1mg	34%
Iron	16.2mg	90%
Calcium	16.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.1 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.91g	18%
Cholesterol	50.05mg	50%
Sodium	285.53mg	36%
Potassium	241.36mg	16%
Total Carbs	2.31g	2%
Sugars	0.66g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	3%
Protein	15.85g	96%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	68%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	34%
Iron	5.4mg	90%
Calcium	5.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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