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One Pan Lemon Basil Chicken and Rice is a simple 30-minute meal the whole family will love! Plus, it's made in one pan, making clean-up a cinch!
I try to post easy, family meal ideas every Monday. Meals my family actually eat often, and meals that everyone will love. I love to share that cooking dinner from scratch is not only delicious but it can be really easy too. Most the meal ideas I share are super simple, and most can be made in 30 minutes, or less! And One Pan meals take things to a whole new level of convenience!
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This One Pan Lemon Basil Chicken and Rice is the best kind of comfort food! Simple, flavorful and delicious. My kids love it as much as anyone.
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One Pan Lemon Basil Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 3-4 breasts)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
For the rice:
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 cup long grain white rice, , uncooked
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, , chopped and divided
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dried basil.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet (with a fitted lid) over HIGH heat.
- Add the chicken and brown (sear) for only 1-2 minutes on each side, just until browned (chicken will not be cooked through.) Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add butter to the pan, reduce heat to medium. Stir the butter with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the chicken.
- Add the rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of the fresh basil to the pan and stir. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, place chicken on top, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with remaining tablespoon of fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I made this tonight – the chicken was dry and not very flavorful. My husband said “you don’t need to save this recipe.”
Is there a way to finish this off in the oven, instead of on the stovetop?
After browning the chicken and sautéing the rice, add broth, lemon juice, and basil. Bring to a simmer, nestle the chicken on top, cover, and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
-Stacy
This is the best chicken one pan meal we have ever tasted. My husband is very picky about what he eats and as this was the first time I made this I was worried, but, he loved it and so did I and now this recipe will be made every week, you have got to try this recipe, I am glad I did.
The rice was delicious! The chicken, however, was incredibly bland, even with the seasoning. It almost seemed as though the rice soaked up all of the flavors/seasoning, leaving nothing behind for the chicken. I will be making the rice again, but definitely not the chicken as both myself and my spouse were disappointed in how it tasted.
I made this for meal prep and it was delicious! I wanted something without a ton of ingredients and steps and this was a winner.
This was so easy and delicious! I added Italian green beans mixed in and boom! Healthy, easy dinner!!!
This was ridiculously easy to make for something that packs so much flavor. I found the lemon a bit overpowering but I think that’s just my personal taste. My husband would not stop eating it. I had to hide the leftovers just so I’d have a lunch tomorrow. 😛
The family loved it
We loved this meal. It tasked really good and was really easy to make. I get home late in the evenings and need something that is quick and don’t dirty up a bunch of dishes. I wouldn’t change a thing with this recipe I felt that it had the right amount of everything in it.