One Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice

An all in one dinner made in one hour that incorporates a variety of flavors and does not feel basic!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 1.5 cup dry rice
• 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tbsp salted butter
• 1 lemon (sliced)
• 3-4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup pitted green olives
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• avocado

Cookware

• dutch oven

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.

2. Heat large dutch oven over high heat with extra virgin olive oil. Add boneless chicken breasts or thighs. Season chicken with dried oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and ground black pepper. Sear on both sides until golden, 3-5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. To the skillet, add salted butter, dry rice, shallots, and garlic. Cook until the rice is toasted. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add salted butter and lemon. Allow the butter to brown around the lemons.

4. Pour in low sodium chicken broth. Mix in chopped spinach. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate back into the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cover the skillet and turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Allow the rice to cook for 10 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked into the rice, but not all of it. If needed, add more broth. Bake, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

5. Meanwhile, mix pitted green olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil leaves, and lemon juice. Drizzle over extra virgin olive oil and season with salt.

6. Serve the chicken and rice topped with feta, olives, and fresh basil. Sometimes I like to add avocado.

Timers

Timer: 3-5 minutes - …and ground black pepper. Sear on both sides until golden,

Timer: 10 minutes - …o the lowest setting possible. Allow the rice to cook for

Timer: 10-15 minutes - …all of it. If needed, add more broth. Bake, uncovered for