Baked Chicken and Lemon Rice Pilaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

In large skillet, melt butter and add olive oil.

Step 3

Saute, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and uncooked rice until vegetables are soft and rice is slightly brown. About 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Add salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, lemon zest and lemon juice.

Step 5

Pour rice mixture into 9 x 13 baking dish.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Top with sliced lemons.Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no liquid remains in the pan