Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining savory chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty cilantro and lime for a delightful one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, seasoning generously with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the diced red bell pepper, black beans, and sweet corn. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and chicken broth, stirring everything together. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.
- Finish by stirring in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice