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lemon chicken and rice in skillet
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Creamy Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe

Try this lemon chicken and rice recipe next time you need an easy weeknight dinner. You’ll love how creamy, flavorful, and comforting it is!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Keyword: chicken and rice, lemon chicken and rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 125.72kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Long-Grain Rice (basmati or jasmine works best) 
  • 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped 
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 
  • 2 tablespoon Butter 
  • 2 cups Fresh Water or Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 
  • 1 Lemon, juice and zest 
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh Parsley, for serving

Instructions

  • Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside. 
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. 
  • Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (about 5–6 minutes). Add half of the spices and cook for 30 seconds.  
  • Remove the chicken and set it aside. 
  • In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. 
  • Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft. 
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the remaining dried spices and stir.  
  • Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir to coat it with oil and aromatics. 
  • Pour in the fresh water or chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste.  
  • Stir gently, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low. 
  • Cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed. 
  • Add butter and Parmesan cheese and stir gently.  
  • Return the chicken to the pan. 
  • Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. 
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, taste, and adjust seasoning. 
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 125.72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.42g | Protein: 5.03g | Fat: 10.83g | Saturated Fat: 5.31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.76g | Trans Fat: 0.15g | Cholesterol: 24.53mg | Sodium: 709.52mg | Potassium: 40.23mg | Fiber: 0.21g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 350.13IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 155.21mg | Iron: 0.3mg