Cilantro Chicken and Rice

Cilantro Chicken and Rice
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    435

A vibrant and flavorful one-pan dish where tender chicken simmers alongside fluffy rice, beans, corn, and a medley of southwestern spices, all brightened by a generous helping of fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    58 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1540 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Dredge chicken in flour to coat completely. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place chicken in the skillet, and cook until browned on all sides. Set aside. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook until tender. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour in the chicken broth. Mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring to a boil, then return the chicken to the skillet. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of cumin to the spice mixture.
To prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan, stir occasionally during the simmering process.
If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add a finely chopped jalapeño pepper along with the bell pepper and onion.

Elda Botsford

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 145 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Sabrina Zulauf

    Simple and tasty! Will definitely make again.

  • Cameron Effertz

    I added a can of Rotel tomatoes for extra heat, and it was amazing!

  • Brooke Abshire

    This recipe is a lifesaver! It's so easy to throw together on a busy weeknight, and my family loves it.

  • Jarred Funk

    The cilantro really makes this dish special. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.

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