One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice with Asparagus

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A simple yet vibrant dinner where tender chicken thighs and aromatic rice absorb lemony herbs, finished with crisp-tender asparagus. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, long-grain white rice, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 3 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, then nestle rice and asparagus around the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Bring to a simmer, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and transfer to a preheated 375°F oven for 25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove lid, scatter fresh parsley over the top, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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