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Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

This Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, rice, and fresh spinach, all brightened with lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 348 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts about 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 lb cauliflower florets small pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Lemons juice and zest
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 1-2 minutes until softened.
  • Add chicken and seasonings; cook until browned on all sides.
  • Stir in cauliflower, rice, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add a splash of broth to deglaze.
  • Pour in the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, turn off the heat, and let sit covered for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
  • Fluff rice, season to taste, and serve warm.

Notes

Keep the heat low while simmering. Let rest covered after cooking for the perfect rice texture. Add more lemon for extra brightness. Sprinkle Parmesan or feta before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 37gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 911mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1497IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken skillet, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet, one pan meal
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