Description
This Lemon-Pepper Chicken Sauté is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender bite-sized chicken breast pieces sautéed with fresh asparagus and crookneck squash, all infused with the bright and zesty taste of Lemon Pepper seasoning. Served over nutty wild rice, it offers a perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and wholesome grains in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dry Wild Rice
- 1¾ Cups Chicken Broth or Water
- 2 Lemon Pepper Land O’Lakes Sauté Express Squares
- 1 Small Crookneck Squash (cut into 1-2 inch pieces)
- ½ lb Asparagus (trimmed & cut into 2 inch pieces)
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Instructions
- Cook the Wild Rice: Begin by cooking the wild rice according to the package directions using chicken broth or water to add extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Trim the bottoms off the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Cut the crookneck squash into 1-2 inch pieces. Set aside these prepped veggies.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, ensuring even cooking.
- Melt Butter with Lemon Pepper - First Batch: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt one Lemon Pepper Land O’Lakes Sauté Express Square until it is bubbling and hot.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the asparagus and crookneck squash to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp. For softer vegetables, cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Then transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Melt Butter with Lemon Pepper - Second Batch: Return the pan to medium heat and melt the second Lemon Pepper sauté square until bubbling.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
- Combine Vegetables and Chicken: Return the sautéed vegetables to the pan with the chicken and turn off the heat. Allow everything to rest together for 1 minute to meld the flavors and ensure everything is warm.
- Serve: Serve the lemon-pepper chicken sauté over the cooked wild rice, or optionally over noodles or quinoa for a variation.
Notes
- You can substitute water with chicken broth when cooking rice for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust sauté times for vegetables based on your preference for texture—less time for crunchier, more for softer.
- If you don't have Lemon Pepper sauté squares, use regular butter with lemon pepper seasoning added separately.
- For gluten-free variations, ensure the chicken broth and lemon pepper squares are certified gluten-free.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
