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One‑Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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This One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and comforting dish made with tender chicken breasts, zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and perfectly cooked rice—all made in a single pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh herbs and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and paprika. Stir to combine.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, placing them on top of the rice mixture.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 18-22 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • Use thin chicken breasts or pound them to even thickness for quicker and more even cooking.
  • Jasmine or basmati rice can be used, but adjust liquid ratios accordingly.
  • Letting the dish rest covered helps finish cooking the rice and keeps it fluffy.

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