Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, One-Pot)
A quick and easy one-pot recipe combining juicy chicken with flavorful lemon rice. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Oven-Safe Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Lemon Zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 Onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or dill before serving. You can also substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.