
Lemon-Herb Chicken & Rice Skillet
Meal PlanMeal Plan EasyDinnerThursdayOne-potHigh proteinChickenGluten-freeMediterranean
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 lemon
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium zucchini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces; season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3Add chicken and cook 5 minutes until lightly browned; remove to a plate.
- 4Add remaining oil, minced garlic, and remaining oregano; stir 30 seconds.
- 5Add rice and stir 1 minute to lightly toast.
- 6Pour in chicken broth and juice of lemon; add salt and pepper.
- 7Return chicken to skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce to low simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
- 8Dice zucchini; stir into skillet, re-cover, and cook 5 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- 9Stir in spinach and zest of lemon until spinach wilts.
- 10Serve in 4 bowls with extra lemon wedges if desired.