Description
One Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a festive occasion. Tender chicken breasts sautéed with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and fluffy long-grain rice create a mouthwatering experience that your whole family will love. This one-pan wonder is not only easy to prepare but also requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rice and chicken broth along with lime juice. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in chopped cilantro just before serving. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg