One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons butter
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
→ Rice
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1 cup uncooked white rice
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2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
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juice of 1 lemon
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
# Instructions:
01 -
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.
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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.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired and lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
If cooking with bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, increase browning time to 3-4 minutes per side. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees before serving.
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For brown rice, increase cooking time to 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness around the 30-minute mark.
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Optional add-ins include one can of fire-roasted tomatoes, half a cup of frozen peas or carrots, one teaspoon of red pepper flakes, or half a finely chopped onion caramelized in butter before adding chicken.
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Keeps for up to 3 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen in an airtight container.