Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet
The ultimate comfort food, Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and fluffy rice. Bright notes of lemon elevate this easy weeknight dinner, making it a family favorite. Ready in a flash, it's the perfect choice for a cozy night in!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Saucepan
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, diced into 1-1/2 pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- sliced lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. One hot add garlic and onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in chicken and cook until no pink remains on the outside, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in chicken broth, rice, parsley, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to the lowest setting. Add sliced lemon on top of rice, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is fluffy and no broth is left.
- Serve with additional pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
Notes
- Tip 1: Want to make this with cauliflower rice or cooked rice? You could try to omit the added broth here, and just sauté until the rice is warmed through. It would basically turn into more of a stir-fry!