Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe
Indulge in this flavorful, buttery one-pot dish featuring tender chicken and aromatic lemon herb rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect quick and satisfying meal for busy evenings.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
For the Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or pan with a lid over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then brown in the butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate without cooking it through.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and the remaining Italian seasoning directly to the same pan without cleaning it. Arrange the partially cooked chicken on top of the rice mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- If using bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, increase browning time to 3-4 minutes per side before removing to add the rice and broth. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- Substitute brown rice for white rice, but extend the cooking time to 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness at the 30-minute mark.
- Enhance the dish with optional add-ins such as fire-roasted tomatoes, frozen peas or carrots, red pepper flakes, or caramelized onion.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.