One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice

A quick, buttery, and flavorful one-pot lemon herb chicken and rice dish made in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts and fluffy lemon-scented rice all cooked together for a perfect weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 313

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
to taste salt and pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (for rice)
optional fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
optional lemon wedges, for serving

Equipment

Large skillet or pan with lid
Chef’s Knife
Cutting Board
measuring cups
Wooden spoon

Method

Melt butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Brown for 1–2 minutes per side (do not cook through). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the same pan. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

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