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One Pan Chili Lime Chicken & Rice
One Pan Chili Lime Chicken and Rice is made in one pan with minimal ingredients but is packed with amazing flavor! Your entire family will love this easy 30 minute meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 186 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Juice of 1 lime plus additional lime wedges for serving
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- Chopped Cilantro for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 3 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine and season the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture and set the remaining seasoning aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs for 5-8 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Returning to the same skillet, add 1 cup uncooked white rice, 2 ¼ cups chicken broth, and the juice of 1 lime then stir to combine. Return the chicken to the pan on top of the rice. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the liquid is dissolved.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Top with chopped cilantro for topping and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Updated Post on November 13, 2019
- Original Post on June 2, 2017
Nutrition Information
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
828mg
(35%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
522IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.