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How to Make Cilantro Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a new and exciting way to prepare chicken breasts? Look no further than this flavorful and aromatic Cilantro Chicken Breasts recipe! With the perfect combination of freshness from cilantro and a hint of heat from jalapeños, this dish is sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is simple enough for beginners and impressive enough for experienced cooks to enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add rice and cook until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer toasted rice to a bowl.
  • Add remaining oil, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Return toasted rice to the Dutch oven. Stir in broth, wine, water, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until 1/2 the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir onion mixture, chicken, and tomatoes into the Dutch oven and cover with a lid.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro just before serving.

    • Nutrition

    419 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 953mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 640mg

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    Grilling recipes
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    Chicken recipes
    Cilantro recipes