Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet, a simple dish combining juicy chicken, lemon zest, and fresh spinach, perfect for quick dinners and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ lb cauliflower florets
- 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 skillet over medium-high heat and sauté diced onion until softened.
- Add chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in cauliflower, rice, lemon zest, and juice. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
- Pour in remaining chicken broth, bring to boil, then simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
- Add spinach, cover, and let sit for an additional 10 minutes after turning off heat.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve with extra lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken for juicier results.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
For meal prep, consider adding more veggies or legumes for nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg