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    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    Updated: Mar 14, 2024 · Published: Jan 29, 2023 by Olya · 1 Comment

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    This is a truly easy and delicious lemon chicken and rice dinner. Love the intense flavor and a one pan clean up! A simple combination of lemon, garlic and butter. The key is to cut the lemon rounds thick enough, so they can retain their shape.

    Lemon Rice Chicken Skillet

    I love one pot chicken and rices recipes such as this simple Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Rice and I am always obsessed with finding new and easy ways to use make tasty chicken and rice! This recipe fits the bill – so quick and easy to make for a comforting weeknight dinner.

    Recipe Basics

    • Make sure to season both the chicken and rice, which are cooked together in one pan
    • Top the dish with lemon slices for a bright splash of color and flavor.
    • Lemon chicken and rice recipe is easily adjustable for a larger batch: Add 3-4 drumsticks (about 1 ½ pounds) to the chicken thighs, increase the butter by 1 tablespoon and adjust seasonings as needed.
    Lemon Rice Chicken Skillet

    This easy chicken and rice is one of my favorite recipes because it’s a one pot meal. It’s comforting, family-friendly and healthy. All you need to round out the meal is a green salad or another fresh fruit or veggie. Everyone will be happy, and you’ll be so glad you found this quick dinner recipe to add to your rotation!

    Garnish the chicken and vegetables with the cheese and the remaining parsley, and serve with the lemon wedges.

    Lemon Rice Chicken Skillet

    Garnish the chicken and vegetables with the cheese and the remaining parsley, and serve with the lemon wedges.

    More delicious chicken dinner ideas

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    4.80 from 5 votes

    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    Chicken thighs and rice are simmered with lemons and herbs is an easy recipe to impress your company with!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: lemon chicken and rice
    Servings: 4 servings
    servings
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    Chicken

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 4 chicken thighs, (skin on, bone in)
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 lemon, sliced

    Rice

    • 1 red onion, chopped
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup white rice, (uncooked)
    • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Parsley , (for garnish)

    Instructions

    Chicken

    • Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Heat the skillet on medium high heat and add butter to the preheated skillet. Once melted, add seasoned chicken to the skillet and brown it for 5 minutes on each side on medium high heat.
    • Remove chicken and add lemons to the pan. Sear them only a little, until the juices are released. Remove lemons from the pan as well.

    Rice

    • To the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic and cook until slightly translucent. 
    • Add the rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt and Italian seasoning to the skillet over medium heat and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the pan. Let rice come to a small boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. 
    • Place the chicken on top of the rice, cover with lid and let cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
    • Make sure to check the chicken for doneness by cutting. Chicken should be cooked through at the very end of simmering process.
    • Turn off the heat. Stir the rice really well and garnish with lemons. Let it sit for about 5 minutes with a lid closed. Garnish with parsley.
    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Chicken and Rice
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 500 Calories from Fat 225
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 25g38%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Cholesterol 126mg42%
    Sodium 1063mg46%
    Potassium 502mg14%
    Carbohydrates 44g15%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 280IU6%
    Vitamin C 25.5mg31%
    Calcium 61mg6%
    Iron 2.1mg12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    1. Nataly says

      June 15, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      I made it several times already. Will try with brown rice next.

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