One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken & Rice

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
for the chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
for the rice
1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
2¼ cups chicken broth (I used low sodium)
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions:
1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or pan (one that has a lid). Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and Italian seasoning. Brown chicken in the butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. (Chicken shouldn't be cooked through at this point) Transfer chicken to a plate.
2, Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining Italian seasoning to the pan (no need to clean it first). Place chicken on top, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until liquid is dissolved.
3. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired and lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately