Gluten Free Lemon Chicken and Rice Skillet made easy!
A quick and easy gluten-free dish featuring tender chicken and flavorful rice, all cooked in one skillet with a zesty lemon twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can be served with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg