Equipment

• Large skillet with fitted lid
• Tongs
• Wooden spoon
• Plate to hold seared chicken
• Oven

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt + pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp dried basil

For the rice:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 c uncooked long grain rice
• 2 1/4 c low-sodium chicken broth
• juice from 1 lemon (4-5 tbsp)
• 1/4 c fresh basil leaves (chopped + divided)

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil.
2. Add olive oil to a large skillet over HIGH heat.
3. Add the chicken and sear/brown for about 1-2 minutes on each side (chicken will not be cooked through). Transfer chicken to a plate.
4. Add butter to skillet, reduce heat to medium. Stir the butter with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the chicken.
5. Add the rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
6. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp of the fresh basil to the pan and stir. Bring mixture to a boil.
7. Once boiling, place chicken on top, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
8. Garnish with remaining tbsp of fresh basil.
9. Serve immediately.

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