Description
A flavorful one pot lemon herb chicken and rice dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with aromatic Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and chicken broth, all cooked together for a comforting and easy meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Rice and Broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the 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 of Italian seasoning. Brown the chicken in the melted butter for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, ensuring they are lightly cooked but not fully done. Then transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Cook the Rice: In the same pan (no need to clean), add the uncooked rice, low sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Simmer Together: Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer gently for 25 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges if desired. Serve the dish immediately while hot.
Notes
- This dish comes together quickly in just one pot, making it perfect for a busy weeknight.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless skinless thighs if preferred for a juicier texture.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the salt content of the dish.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro add a bright finish but are optional.
- For a zestier lemon flavor, add lemon zest along with the juice.
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
