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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

This One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a delightful blend of flavors that transforms weeknight dinners into a culinary delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes optional
  • 1 cup peas optional
  • 1 cup carrots optional
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • large pan with a lid

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt the butter in a large pan with a lid over medium heat, allowing it to foam and become fragrant.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
  3. Brown the chicken for 1–2 minutes on each side until nicely golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  4. Combine the uncooked white rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and the remaining teaspoon of Italian seasoning in the pan.
  5. Nestle the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
  6. Cover the pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice gently with a fork once done and garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Add parsley for extra freshness.

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