Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup rice (long grain if you have it)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or juice of one lemon)
  • 2 tablespoon dried italian herb blend (divided)
  • 2 lemons (1 zested and juiced. 1 sliced.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In large skillet, melt butter and add olive oil.
  • Saute, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and uncooked rice until vegetables are soft and rice is slightly brown. About 8-10 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, lemon zest and lemon juice. 
  • Pour rice mixture into 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Heat chicken stock for two minutes in microwave and pour over rice mixture. Nestle chicken breasts on top of rice. Season with salt, pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon italian herbs
  • Top with sliced lemons.Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  
  • Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no liquid remains in the pan