One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice
Description
In this recipe, boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then browned briefly in butter to develop surface flavor while keeping the interior tender. Uncooked white rice is combined directly in the pan with chicken broth, lemon juice, and more Italian seasoning. The chicken is placed on top, and the mixture simmers covered until the rice absorbs the liquid and the chicken cooks through.
The lemon juice adds brightness that complements the herb seasoning, balancing the richness of butter and broth. The cooking method ensures the rice cooks evenly with the meat's juices infusing flavor. This one-pot preparation reduces cleanup and makes a warm, satisfying meal.
The dish can be enhanced with optional ingredients such as caramelized onions, fire-roasted tomatoes, or frozen vegetables. Food safety measures include verifying internal chicken temperature. Leftovers store well refrigerated or frozen, maintaining the dish’s texture and flavors for several days.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Rice
- 1 cup white rice uncooked
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth (I used low sodium)
- lemon juice of 1
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan (one that has a lid). Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and Italian seasoning. Brown chicken in the butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. (Chicken shouldn't be cooked through at this point) Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the pan (no need to clean it first). Place chicken on top, then 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
- Increase browning time to 3-4 minutes per side for deeper flavor before simmering rice and broth.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe eating.
- Adjust cooking times if using bone-in skin-on chicken or brown rice, generally increasing to 30-35 minutes.
- Optional additions include fire-roasted tomatoes, frozen peas or carrots, red pepper flakes, or caramelized onion.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days in fridge or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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