Zesty One-Pan Chicken & Rice Fiesta 🍗🌶️🍚
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~430 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 🍗
1 small onion, chopped 🧅
1 red bell pepper, diced 🔴
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked) 🍚
1½ cups chicken broth 🍲
½ cup tomato sauce 🍅
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
½ tsp cumin
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh cilantro & lime wedges for garnish 🌿🍋
👨🍳 Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin, and cook until browned. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened. Add uncooked rice, stir well, then pour in broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, and serve hot.
💡 Tips & Variations
Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat 🔥.
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a twist.
Great with avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream on top! 🥑🧁