Description
A simple and flavorful one pot lemon herb chicken and rice dish that combines tender chicken breasts with aromatic Italian seasoning, butter, and fresh lemon juice. Cooked together in a single pan for an easy and delicious meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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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 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 the chicken is not fully cooked through. Then, transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Cook the Rice: In the same pan, add the uncooked white rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. There is no need to clean the pan first to retain the flavors from the chicken.
- Simmer Together: Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. Cover the pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender, and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- This dish cooks all in one pot, making cleanup simple and saving time.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Fresh lemon juice adds a bright flavor, but lemon zest can also be added for extra zing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for color and freshness.
- Make sure not to fully cook the chicken when browning to ensure juicy and tender meat after simmering.
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
