Description
A vibrant one-pot meal featuring smoky chipotle-spiced chicken, tangy fresh lime, tender rice, and tomatoes all cooked together in a single skillet. Hearty, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 fresh lime (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 ounce Cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of lime juice into a bowl and reserve remaining lime for garnish.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness. Season both sides with half of the spice mixture.
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides (not fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in remaining spice mixture and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices, rice, chicken broth, and lime juice. Stir well, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and slice. Fluff rice with a fork. Return sliced chicken to the skillet and garnish with green onions, Cotija cheese, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for a juicier option.
- Use fire-roasted or diced tomatoes with green chiles for extra flavor.
- Add black beans or corn for more texture and protein.
- Top with avocado or sour cream to balance spice.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 393 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
