Creamy Lemon Chicken with Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This creamy lemon chicken with rice is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a zesty lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.
- Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to warm everything through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice instead.