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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice for a Cozy Family Dinner

One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a quick, family-friendly meal that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice with zesty lemon and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Main protein source
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Vegetable or canola oil
For the Rice Mixture
  • 1 cup Long Grain White Rice Fluffy texture
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, aromatic flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Vibrant color
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Complementary flavor
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice is crucial
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Adds creaminess
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Reduced sodium for health
Garnishes
  • Lemon Slices For garnish
  • Parsley Fresh herbs for garnish
  • Basil Fresh herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet and brown the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in rice, turmeric, and additional seasoning; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Deglaze with lemon juice, then stir in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Bring to a light simmer.
  4. Nestle the browned chicken breasts on top of the rice. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, basil, and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add veggies like peas or chopped broccoli during cooking for extra nutrients. Customize with fresh herbs as preferred.

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