Orange Chicken (from your cupboard)

I love to make ordinary things into something special, and this is one of my all-time favs. This recipe takes Chicken Rice-a-Roni and turns it into a yummy Asian treat that Josh and I both love.

Orange Chicken
1 pound cubed chicken breast
1 package chicken flavored Rice a Roni
1 c. orange juice
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. frozen carrots, thawed
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp butter or margarine

Saute chicken in frying pan until fully cooked, then set aside. In same frying pan melt butter. Add rice from package and cook for a few minutes until lightly browned. Add ginger and garlic powders, Rice a Roni flavor packet, water and orange juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to med-low, and simmer covered for 10 minutes. After simmering, add carrots and chicken to the rice mixture and simmer covered for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until heated through and water is absorbed.

Happy Cooking!