Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables infused with Mexican spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onions and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Stir until the chicken is golden brown.
- Toss in the bell peppers and rice, stirring to combine.
- Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a twist, swap chicken for shrimp or tofu, and use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican, One-Pan, Chicken, Rice, Comfort Food