How to Make Cilantro Chicken and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and delicious weeknight meals, it's hard to beat a one-pot recipe that combines tender chicken, fragrant rice, and vibrant cilantro. This Cilantro Chicken and Rice recipe is the perfect solution for busy nights when you want to get dinner on the table with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. By cooking the chicken and rice together in the same pot, you not only save time on cleanup, but you also allow the flavors t...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour to coat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
  • Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Pour in 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. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.
  • Nutrition

    440 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 1540mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 659mg