Description
This Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is a flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy cilantro lime sauce served over aromatic rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until browned. Remove from the pan.
- Prepare the Rice: Toast rice in the skillet, then add chicken broth and simmer. Return chicken to the skillet and cook covered until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and Parmesan. Return chicken to the pan and spoon rice over the top.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can add baby spinach or peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
