One Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice

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4.8

96 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    402 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

One Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice

Cilantro lime chicken and rice cooked in one pot just 30 minutes, topped with creamy avocado sauce!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½ inch thickness
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • cup loosely packed cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 avocado
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Handful of cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Add butter to a large skillet (one that has a lid) and melt over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add chicken and cook 1-2 minutes on each side just until lightly browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  2. Add rice and garlic to pan and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken broth, lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Place chicken on top of the rice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 25 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  3. While chicken and rice are cooking, make the sauce. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Add more lime juice or a little more milk if needed til pourable.
  4. Drizzle sauce over chicken and rice. Sprinkle with additional cilantro if desired and serve.

Notes

  • If you find the sauce is too thick, simply thin with a bit of water til desired consistency is reached. Store extra sauce in fridge in airtight container up to five days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1072mg (45%) Potassium 861mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 148IU (3%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1072mg 45%
Potassium 861mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 148IU 3%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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