Cilantro Chicken and Rice Recipe
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Cilantro Chicken and Rice

By: JENNIFERK2 
"I came up with this recipe to try and use an abundance of cilantro from my garden. It's easy and the whole meal is one pan."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (64)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 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
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 440 | Total Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by PAMINMI   view full review
Wow - This recipe is awesomely yummy! I made a few changes like adding 1/2 pkg Pace taco...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by MMOH   view full review
I diced my chicken and opted not to dredge it in flour. This was good, but we felt like it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by CAH123   view full review
This is fabulous! Made it for dinner tonight, with a few changes, and it is a new family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by Brennie   view full review
This recipe is delish! Made exactly as stated except used green pepper instead of red. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by hardrockgirl   view full review
Totally delicious! Fiancee went back for seconds. He said it was 'totally awesome'. I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by mc   view full review
Good recipe. Substituted brown rice for the yellow rice. Had to cook a bit longer and add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by JK   view full review
Yummy! I cut my chicken up into pieces and did not use flour. It turned out great. I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Kelly in the kitchen   view full review
This recipe is fabulous! The chicken was very tender, and the rice mixture was so good! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Sally   view full review
My brother and I cooked this last night for our parents and it was DELICIOUS! I pretty much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Tatyana   view full review
I used fresh tomatoes (8 plum) and added yellow curry powder. Everyone loved it! I don't think...

 

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