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A bowl of easy healthy dinner recipe with rice, fresh vegetables, and lean protein

Speedy Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Skillet

This one-pan Speedy Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Skillet is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight. Tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and fluffy rice are combined with bright lemon and sweet peas for a complete and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet with a lid

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice such as jasmine or basmati
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken cubes and season with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
  • Sauté diced onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring it is coated with pan drippings.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until most liquid is absorbed.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, add frozen peas, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes until rice is fully cooked and chicken is heated through.
  • Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a little lemon juice and herbs before cooking. If you don't have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used, but add it with the other dried herbs for better flavor integration.