Description
This Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and comforting one-pan meal that combines tender chicken with fragrant cilantro, zesty lime, and creamy sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in heavy cream, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes. Serve warm, spooning sauce over chicken and rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- This dish pairs well with avocado slices or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
