One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Dill and Lemon

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A comforting, aromatic one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh dill-infused lemon flavors. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs, olive oil, medium diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium diced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup rinsed white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 zested and juiced lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides; remove chicken and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in rinsed rice, 2 cups chicken broth, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; bring to a simmer, then return chicken to the pot.
4. Step 4: Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in chopped dill and lemon juice, and let sit covered for 5 minutes.