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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Adapted from Creme de la Crumb.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.