Description
A vibrant and comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, aromatic rice, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying family dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the bell peppers. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the rinsed rice, ensuring it gets coated with the spices.
- Pour in the broth along with bell peppers, corn, and black beans. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 18-20 minutes, until rice is fully cooked.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Fluff with a fork and enjoy the delicious meal!
Notes
This one-pan dish can be customized with seasonal vegetables or proteins. For a vegetarian twist, use tofu instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pan, Mexican, family meal