Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice dish is flavorful and easy to prepare, combining tender chicken with savory rice and a refreshing citrus note.
Ingredients
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- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 ½ cups White Rice
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Lemon (juiced and zested)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet. Season it with oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the butter for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan to a separate plate.
- Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until you can smell the garlic.
- Gently stir in the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice and zest.
- Place the chicken on top of the rice in the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the heat. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes and then the chicken and rice is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables for more nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg