Description
Mexican Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the flavors of Mexico straight to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned perfectly and baked alongside fluffy long-grain rice, colorful bell peppers, and zesty lime juice. It?s a delightful meal ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings that guarantees satisfying bites full of flavor and warmth, making it a favorite for families and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika; let sit while preparing vegetables.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut? onions and bell peppers in olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in rice until coated with juices from the veggies.
- Add chicken broth and lime juice; place seasoned chicken on top. Bring to a simmer before covering.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Drizzle with fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg