Creating One Pot Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Sear the Chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot, skin-side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add Rice and Spices: Stir in the rice, oregano, thyme, paprika, and lemon zest. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice slightly.
4. Combine Broth and Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and the juice of the lemon. Stir well to combine. Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
5. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Rest and Fluff: Once the cooking time is up, remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.