Easy meals that only use one pot are my favorite. The kids have been requesting my One Pot Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Rice lately, and I am happy to oblige! I start by marinating the chicken in a homemade lime and cumin mixture. Then I sauté some bell peppers and onions until soft. In the same pan, I sear the chicken and cook it until juicy, golden perfection. I toss it all together with some ready-made rice and dinner is done! There is nothing easier than One Pot Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Rice, and the family will love it.
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What Are The Health Benefits of This Dish?
This dish as written has a ton of protein inside without a lot of fat or calories. I use brown rice because I like the added vitamins that it gives. I also use lean chicken breast and fresh vegetables and mix it all together with the rice. The sauce contains lime juice and extra virgin olive oil, and I top everything with fresh cilantro leaves. So simple but so yummy!
If you like additional veggies, you can certainly add them to this dish. One pot meals are very versatile; you can leave in or take out any ingredients you like. Want more one pot meals? Check out my One Pot Light and Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta!
Ingredients in One Pot Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Rice
- extra virgin olive oil
- lime juice
- lime zest
- sugar
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- onion
- red bell pepper
- green bell pepper
- Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
- fresh cilantro
How to Make This Dish
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper and chicken to a gallon-size resealable bag.
Shake the contents up to evenly combine the marinade with the chicken, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the onions and bell peppers for 10-12 minutes, until soft.
Reserve the vegetables on a plate. Do not wash the skillet.
Microwave the rice according to package directions and set aside.
When the chicken has marinated, reheat the skillet over medium-high heat and transfer the chicken and its marinade into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through and the marinade has come to a boil.
Add the reserved vegetables and rice pouches to the skillet. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Garnish with additional lime wedges if desired.
One Pot Cilantro and Lime Chicken with Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 2 limes, (about 4 tablespoons)
- zest of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 pouches Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper and chicken to a gallon-size resealable bag.
- Shake the contents up to evenly combine the marinade with the chicken, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the onions and bell peppers for 10-12 minutes, until soft.
- Reserve the vegetables on a plate. Do not wash the skillet.
- Microwave the rice according to package directions and set aside.
- When the chicken has marinated, reheat the skillet over medium-high heat and transfer the chicken and its marinade into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through and the marinade has come to a boil.
- Add the reserved vegetables and rice pouches to the skillet. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with additional lime wedges if desired.
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