Description

This one pot lemon herb chicken and rice is cozy, creamy, and full of zesty flavor. Made with lemon juice, dill, and Italian seasoning, it’s an easy 30-minute dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 tablespoons oil

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

For the Rice:

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long grain white rice

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon dried dill

Juice of 1 lemon

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

2 cups chicken broth

For Garnish:

Lemon slices

Fresh parsley and/or basil

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Instructions

Season & Sear the Chicken

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sear chicken for about 3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Toast the Rice & Aromatics

In the same skillet with remaining oil and drippings, add garlic, rice, turmeric, Italian seasoning, and dried dill.

Stir and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and lightly toasted.

Deglaze & Simmer

Pour in lemon juice to deglaze the pan.

Stir in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until well combined.

Bring mixture to a simmer uncovered.

Cook the Chicken & Rice Together

Return chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the rice.

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.

Finish & Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley, basil, and lemon slices.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Rice: Long-grain white rice works best; avoid instant or quick-cook rice for this method.

Cream of Chicken Soup: Can be substituted with cream of mushroom or a homemade white sauce for a cleaner option.

Herbs: Fresh dill can be used in place of dried if available — just increase to 1 tsp.

Lemon Tip: Add extra lemon zest for more citrus brightness.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course, One-Pot Meal
Method: Stovetop, One Pot
Cuisine: American