Description

This one-pan lemon herb chicken and rice dinner brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bright citrus in a single skillet for a flavorful weeknight meal with minimal cleanup. It’s perfect for busy evenings or meal prep, offering balanced nutrition and vibrant fresh herb notes.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 lemon, zested and juiced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt pepper and thyme.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Sear chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden then remove from pan.

4. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant and translucent.

5. Stir in rice and cook for one minute to coat in oil.

6. Pour in chicken broth lemon juice and lemon zest and bring to a simmer.

7. Return chicken to the skillet nestling it into the rice mixture.

8. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low, simmer for 18 to 22 minutes until rice is tender.

9. Remove from heat and let rest covered for five minutes.

10. Fluff rice with a fork, sprinkle parsley on top, and serve with extra lemon slices.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: one-pan
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 700
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 45
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: one-pan chicken dinner, lemon herb chicken, chicken and rice, easy chicken dinner, weeknight meals, healthy dinner, meal prep, quick dinners