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One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice

Category: Under 1 hour

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 poblano peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 14.5 ounce can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Directions:

  • 1.

    In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil on medium–high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.

  • 2.

    Cook the chicken thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  • 3.

    Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes.

  • 4.

    Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  • 5.

    Add the chicken broth, lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.

  • 6.

    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.

  • 7.

    Add chicken back to the pot. Add cilantro and combine.

  • 8.

    Serve immediately.

  • 9.

    Enjoy!

One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:269kCal
Carbohydrates:27 g
Fat:4 g
Fiber:5 g
Protein:30 g
Sugar:2 g

*per 100g of serving

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