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Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

A delicious Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet that combines chicken, rice, and spinach with zesty lemon flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts about 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 lb cauliflower florets small pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Lemons juice and zest
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 1-2 minutes until softened.
  • Add chicken and seasonings; cook until browned on all sides.
  • Stir in cauliflower, rice, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add a splash of broth to deglaze.
  • Pour in the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, turn off the heat, and let sit covered for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
  • Fluff rice, season to taste, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, easy dinner, Healthy Meal, Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet, one-pot meal, skillet
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