One Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for One Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet until browned on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add rice and stir for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice, easy chicken recipes, comfort food