Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this Effortless Chicken and Rice recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are simmered with fluffy long-grain rice, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, creating a delightful one-pot meal that transports you to sun-soaked beaches. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is easy to prepare and promises to impress your guests, leaving them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red, yellow, green)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools; a large pot or Dutch oven works best.
- Heat a splash of oil in the pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers until soft.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in the rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice; stir well.
- Cover tightly and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg