Description
A delightful and comforting dish that combines succulent chicken with flavorful rice, spices, and colorful vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1–2 bell peppers, diced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and prep them accordingly.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the pan, seasoning with salt and spices, and cook until browned.
- Add uncooked rice, stir for one minute, then pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate diced bell peppers, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve with optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe can be easily customized with different proteins and vegetables. For a gluten-free option, substitute rice with quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken, one-pan meal, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner