Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet
Juicy chicken, cauliflower, rice, and spinach. Everything cooks in one skillet with fresh lemon flavor. The perfect weeknight dinner!
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 lbs chicken breasts - about 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ 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.
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Notes
- Keep the heat low while simmering.
- Let rest covered after cooking for the perfect rice texture.
- Add more lemon for extra brightness.
- Sprinkle Parmesan or feta before serving.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat: Microwave or reheat with broth on the stovetop.
- Not freezer friendly: Enjoy fresh within a few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1497IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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