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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

This One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with flavorful herbs in a tasty rice dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet or pan

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

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

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Brown chicken in the butter for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer chicken 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 if desired and lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken and rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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