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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

A delicious One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice dish, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2.25 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 unit juice of lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Brown chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate.
  • Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the pan. Place chicken on top, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until liquid is dissolved.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges, then serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking times may vary depending on chicken type; ensure internal temperature of 165°F before serving. Optional add-ins include tomatoes, peas, carrots, red pepper flakes, or onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 625mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, dinner, Easy Recipes, One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice, Quick Meal, rice
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