One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken Rice

There’s something magical about a dish that’s both comforting and refreshing, and this One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken Rice is exactly that. Juicy chicken thighs infused with zesty lemon and fragrant herbs sit atop fluffy, flavorful rice—all cooked together in one pot. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner for when you want something wholesome but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

Large pot with lid
Wooden spoon
Chef’s Knife

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down until golden brown, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in rice, toasting for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and rosemary. Adjust seasoning.
Return chicken to the pot, skin-side up. Cover and simmer on low for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes, then fluff rice. Garnish with parsley and extra lemon slices.

Notes

For extra brightness, add additional lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Keyword chicken, lemon herb rice, one pot

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