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This Amaretto Chicken and Rice dish is ready in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Amaretto Chicken and Rice

Amaretto Chicken and Rice is a quick meal that is full of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: amaretto chicken and rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 4-6 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup Amaretto
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • Rice cooked as directed

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry; cut into 1 inch strips.
    This Amaretto Chicken and Rice dish is ready in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Mix garlic powder, salt, pepper and flour; toss chicken in flour to coat.
    This Amaretto Chicken and Rice dish is ready in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms, Amaretto, lemon juice and zested rind. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    This Amaretto Chicken and Rice dish is ready in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Mix together chicken broth and cornstarch; add to chicken, stirring constantly until thickened.
    This Amaretto Chicken and Rice dish is ready in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
    This Amaretto Chicken and Rice dish is ready in less than 20 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Notes

  • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.
  • Substitute onion powder for garlic powder.
  • Add other herbs or spices to the flour mixture.
  • Replace butter with extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
  • Make it more of a curry by adding curry powder.
  • Don't like mushrooms? Use different veggies that meet your tastes. Try bell peppers, celery, carrots, edamame, etc.
  • Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
  • Use your favorite Chinese food ingredients! Add cashews or water chestnuts for crunch.
  • Substitute lime juice for lemon juice.
  • Don't like rice? Serve over your favorite noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg