Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of Herb Chicken and Rice, a dish where tender chicken meets fragrant herbs and fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; finely chop the garlic and wash the herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and chopped herbs to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in long-grain rice and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, fluff with a fork, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg