ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Melissa Boyajian

Categories Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
14 ½ oz canned cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
2 diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked, rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the chicken broth, lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
Add chicken back to the pot. Add cilantro and combine.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 11 grams