One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A simple one pot meal made with chicken, rice, lemon juice, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth low sodium
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet with a lid.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Brown the chicken for 1–2 minutes on each side. Do not cook through. Remove and set aside.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the same pan.
- Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add vegetables like peas or spinach for a more complete meal.
- A squeeze of lemon before serving enhances freshness.