Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, earthy spices, and fluffy rice, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Nestle the chicken back in the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with black beans or chickpeas. Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like zucchini or corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pan meal, Mexican, easy dinner