Skillet Lemon Chicken & Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Skillet Lemon Chicken & Rice

This Skillet Lemon Chicken & Rice is a quick, easy weeknight dinner that is loaded with bright, fresh flavors and made in one pan for minimal clean up and fuss!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 lemon sliced thin for garnish
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley.  
  2. In a large skillet with lid, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in the butter until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the rice to the pan and stir for about 1 minute to lightly toast the rice.  Increase the heat to high and add the chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice, scraping to release any browned bits of fond from the bottom of the pan.  When the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the pan.
  4. When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes, remove the lid and return the seared chicken breasts to the pan, arranging on top of the rice, along with the broccoli florets and lemon slices. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, the rice and broccoli are tender. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from Creme de la Crumb.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1070mg (45%) Potassium 790mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 556IU (11%) Vitamin C 71mg (79%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1070mg 45%
Potassium 790mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 556IU 11%
Vitamin C 71mg 79%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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