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overhead shot of cooked lemon chicken and rice in a white enamel cast iron skillet. The finished dish is garnished with slices of lemon and chopped fresh parsley.

Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice: One Pot Skillet Meal

​This healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice dish is an easy one pot meal that's cooked in a single skillet. Perfectly cooked chicken with seasoned rice makes a great weeknight meal or a simple meal prep dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size 6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs, bone in/skin on
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Olive Oil
  • 2 Lemons, Juiced and Zested
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Long Grain Rice
  • 1 ½ cups Low Sodium Chicken Bone Broth
  • ¾ cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • Fresh Parsley, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken thighs on a plate and season with the salt, pepper and dried parsley on both sides.
    raw chicken thighs covered in seasonings on a white plate to make a One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • When the skillet is hot, add the seasoned chicken skin side down.
    chicken thighs skin side down in a cast iron skillet to make a One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Brown the chicken on both sides then remove the chicken and set aside.
    chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet to make a One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes to soften slightly.
    onion and garlic in a cast iron skillet to make a One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Then add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
    onion and garlic in a cast iron skillet to make a One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
    ingredients in a cast iron skillet to make a One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal
  • Transfer the chicken back to the skillet and cover with an oven-safe lid.
  • Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 10 minutes.
    cooked One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal in a cast iron skillet
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with fresh lemons and parsley.
    cooked One Pot Healthy Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet Meal in a cast iron skillet

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