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Skillet filled with lemon chicken and rice skillet garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet

A simple one-pan meal with tender chicken and flavorful rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add rice, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir to combine.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a bay leaf while cooking.

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