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Zesty One-Pan Lemon-Herb Chicken & Rice Bake
A flavorful and easy one-pan dish combining tender chicken, fragrant rice, and zesty lemon herbs, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Broth & Rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Lemon & Herbs
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
Garnish
- Thin slices from 1 lemon for garnish lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter, cook chicken with ½ tsp salt and lemon pepper until opaque, then transfer to a plate.
- Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, remaining butter, lemon zest, garlic, onion powder, basil, pepper, thyme, and ½ tsp salt. Stir in rice.
- Pour rice mixture into the dish, add chicken, top with lemon slices, cover with foil, and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5–7 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs or additional lemon slices before serving.