Description
This Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and creamy sauce over fluffy rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you’re craving a taste of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sear the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add rice and toast. Pour in chicken broth, lime juice, zest, simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and half the cilantro. Return chicken to skillet, simmer until heated through. Top with remaining cilantro.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne with the garlic.
- This dish pairs well with avocado slices or a side of black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
