Garden Vegetable and Chicken Skillet

This recipe was found in Taste of Home by Carrie...thanks!

Garden Vegetable and Chicken Skillet

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 med yellow squash, chopped

1 med zuchinni, chopped

1 med carrot, chopped

2 tbsp. butter

3 cups baby spinach

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

1 1/4 cups water

In a large skillet, saute chicken, squash, zuchinni and carrot in butter for 5-6 minutes ir until chicken is no longer pink; drain. Add spinach, garlic, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer.

Stir in rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is tender.