One-Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice
A complete meal cooked in a single pot with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bright lemon-garlic flavor—. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs chicken thigh pieces and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 cup long-grain rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 lemon zested and juiced, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
