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One Pot Chicken Piccata and Rice - Olivia Adriance
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ONE POT CHICKEN PICCATA AND RICE

A gluten-free twist on the classic dish, this One Pot Chicken Piccata and Rice will impress your entire family. This may just be better than the original!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken and Rice, Chicken breast recipes, Chicken breasts, One pan chicken, one-pot
Servings: 4
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ - 2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 onion, small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • ¼ cup capers, drained
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken tenders for 4 to 5 minutes without moving them to allow a nice golden crust to form. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil to the pot. Add the diced onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and rinsed rice to the pot with the onions. Stir frequently for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the rice is lightly toasted.
  • Stir in the capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing well to combine.
  • Pour in the chicken bone broth and return the chicken to the pot. Stir to combine, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot—this is where the flavor is at!
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the dish simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the broth and the chicken to finish cooking.
  • After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pot rest, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. This will allow the rice to finish steaming and the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve with a garnish of parsley and fresh lemon juice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg