One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is an easy weeknight dinner made with juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, fresh lemon, and Italian herbs.Everything cooks together in one pan for maximum flavor and easy cleanup.Ready in about 35 minutes and perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or deep pan with a lid over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the same pan without cleaning it.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the rice.
- Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender, the liquid is absorbed, and the One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Substitute butter with olive oil if preferred.
- Fresh thyme or oregano pairs beautifully with the lemon flavor.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of grated Parmesan before serving.
- Pair with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.