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30-Minute Skillet Chicken & Rice: A Wonderful Meal

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A quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice infused with bright lemon and aromatic thyme. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add thyme sprigs.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in fresh parsley.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the chicken.
  • If you don’t have fresh thyme, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving.

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