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One Pot Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Rice

An easy one pot wonder, this simple chicken and rice recipe is a balanced meal worthy of putting on repeat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh Rosemary finely chopped
  • 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1.5 to 2 pounds
  • 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets

Instructions

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  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot (I use my large Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the brown rice and garlic and continue cooking and stirring for another 3 minutes.
  3. Add in the lemon zest and juice, rosemary, and chicken broth and stir well.
  4. Carefully place the chicken thighs into the pot, arranging them in a single layer in the liquid so that they aren’t overlapping. 
  5. Cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid from the pot and add in the chopped broccoli florets. Replace the cover and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the broccoli has reached your desired doneness and the rice is fully cooked. 
  7. Serve chicken and rice with broccoli with a little grated parmesan cheese on top of the rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6) Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 506mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6)
Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 506mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

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