Description
One Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into festive occasions. This easy recipe combines tender chicken breasts, zesty lime juice, and fluffy long-grain rice, all cooked in one pan to infuse every bite with deliciousness. With fresh cilantro adding a pop of color and flavor, this dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a breeze to prepare. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, you’ll savor every mouthful of this culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, reduce heat slightly, add minced garlic and rice around it. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving; garnish with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 546mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg