Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

Savor the delightful combination of chicken cutlets nestled over a bed of Birds Eye® Whole Grain Rice with Broccoli and Carrots. This chicken and vegetable rice dish is elevated with a zesty lemon-mustard sauce, adding a burst of flavor to every bite.
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Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet
Savor the delightful combination of chicken cutlets nestled over a bed of Birds Eye® Whole Grain Rice with Broccoli and Carrots. This chicken and vegetable rice dish is elevated with a zesty lemon-mustard sauce, adding a burst of flavor to every bite.

July 7, 2026
URL: https://www.birdseye.com/recipes/dinner/lemon-chicken-rice-skillet-10769

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 20 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • LEMON-MUSTARD SAUCE:

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • CHICKEN AND RICE:

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 boneless skinless thin-sliced chicken breast fillets (about 1 lb.)

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 bag (10 oz each) Birds Eye® Steamfresh Whole Grain Rice with Broccoli and Carrots

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Nutrition Information

316 calories, 25g carbs

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Nutrition Information

316 calories, 25g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Set aside.

  • Step two

    Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken cutlets in pan and sear 3 to 4 minutes on both sides until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  • Step three

    Add chicken broth and rice to skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step four

    Return chicken to skillet on top of rice. Cover and continue cooking for 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165°F).

  • Step five

    Drizzle your chicken and rice skillet with sauce and garnish with parsley as desired.

Nutrition Information

316 calories, 25g carbs

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Lemon Chicken Rice Skillet

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 21 mg 2%
Carbohydrate 25 g 8%
Cholesterol 69 mg 23%
Total Fat 10 g 16%
Iron 2 mg 9%
Calories 316 kcal 16%
Sodium 781 mg 33%
Protein 29 g 56%
Saturated Fat 2 g 9%
Sugars 3 g 0
Vitamin C 5 mg 8%

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