Ingredients
Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Rice
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 ¼ cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish (optional)
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Brown chicken for 1-2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate. The chicken will not be fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Place chicken on top of the rice mixture, cover the pan, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken: Increase browning time to 3-4 minutes per side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
- Brown rice: Increase cooking time to 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness at the 30-minute mark.
- Optional add-ins: Fire-roasted tomatoes, frozen peas or carrots, red pepper flakes, or caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min