30 Minute Lemon Chicken and Rice (One Pot)

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (or chicken thighs)
• 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning (more if you like)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 c basmati rice
• 1/2 lemon, zested, juiced and sliced
• 2 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy...: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat

2. 2

   Season the chicken with lemon pepper seasoning

3. 3

   Sear each side of the chicken in the...: Sear each side of the chicken in the pan for 2-3 minutes on each side then set aside

4. 4

   Turn the heat down to medium/low and add...: Turn the heat down to medium/low and add the butter

5. 5

   To the pan add the basmati, lemon zest,...: To the pan add the basmati, lemon zest, salt and pepper, cooking for 2 minutes

6. 6

   Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice and...: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice and return the chicken to the pan

7. 7

   Bring this to a boil, cover with a...: Bring this to a boil, cover with a lid then turn heat down to low

8. 8

   Cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is...: Cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is fluffy and cooked through

9. 9

   Serve