Description
A simple and delicious one pot lemon herb chicken and rice recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with fragrant Italian seasoning, tangy lemon juice, and buttery rice. Ready in 30 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Rice Mixture
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare and Brown Chicken: Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan with a lid. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Brown the chicken in the melted butter for 1-2 minutes per side, ensuring it is not cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Cook Rice and Simmer: Without cleaning the pan, add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir gently to combine. Place the browned chicken on top of the rice mixture, cover the pan, and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, garnish the dish with fresh parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges for squeezing if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- This recipe uses only one pot, making cleanup quick and easy.
- Make sure not to fully cook the chicken during browning to prevent it from becoming tough after simmering.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added color and freshness.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 625 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
