One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
This One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a zesty, wholesome dinner made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, herbs, and fluffy rice — perfect for cozy weeknights or fresh, reheatable lunches.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (like basmati)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp mixed herbs such as thyme and parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- lemon zest for garnish
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Greek yogurt on the side (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing onion, mincing garlic, and squeezing lemon juice. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Add rice, mixed herbs, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Place the chicken breasts back into the pot. Cover with a lid and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes until rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff rice with a fork and finish with extra lemon juice, parsley, or zest if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be made with chicken thighs, and you can mix in veggies like chopped spinach or bell peppers during the last 10 minutes of simmering. For extra creaminess, serve with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.2mg
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