Description
Creamy Fiesta Chicken & Rice is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy rice, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. The flavors burst with a hint of spice from the peppers and a touch of tanginess from the lime, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Vegetables: 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Liquids: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream
- Spices: 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: Fresh cilantro, chopped; lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, allow the dish to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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