One Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice

This One Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice is a simple yet flavorful dish, perfect for any dinner occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce

For the Flavoring

1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice

For the Rice

1 cup Long-grain rice
2 cups Chicken broth

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven-safe skillet

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and chicken broth in a bowl. Pour over seared chicken.
Add the rice around the chicken, pressing it down into the liquid.
Cover the skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra cilantro before serving for added freshness.

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