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Lemon Chicken and Rice

Lemon Chicken and Rice has the perfect amount of fresh lemon flavor, Italian seasoning and garlic. It's an easy family-friendly weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 537 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice, jasmine rice or long grain white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season the chicken thighs with half of the mixture and reserve the rest for the rice.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs in the pan and sear them for 1-2 minutes. Flip them over and sear another 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and onto a plate. It should not be fully cooked at this point.
  3. Add the rice to the pan along with the renaming spice blend, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid and turn the heat down to low. Let the rice cook for 10 minutes and then place the chicken back into the pan. Cover with the lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. 
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan back onto the (clean) plate. Add in the parmesan cheese and parsley and squeeze in the lemon juice. Stir everything together and then nestle the chicken back into the rice. Top with additional parsley and parmesan cheese if desired and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 537kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 211mg (70%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537

% Daily Value*

Calories 537kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.