Best 8 Cilantro Chicken And Rice Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our tantalizing Cilantro Chicken and Rice recipe. This delectable dish combines juicy chicken, aromatic cilantro, and fluffy rice for a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. Discover the art of creating authentic Mexican flavors with our easy-to-follow instructions, featuring variations for Cilantro Chicken Tacos, Burritos, and a delightful Cilantro Rice recipe. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE



Cilantro Chicken and Rice image

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.

Provided by JENNIFERK2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup olive oil
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ 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
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1539.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

HEALTHY MEALS MONDAY: CAFE RIO SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND CILANTRO RICE



Healthy Meals Monday: Cafe Rio Slow Cooker Chicken and Cilantro Rice image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Chicken
8 oz (light or fat free) Italian dressing - about half a bottle
1 Tablespoon cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
3lbs frozen chicken breasts
Rice
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cups chopped cilantro
1 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
1 bunch green onions
4 cups of water
A pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Mix cumin, chili powder & dressing in bowl
  • Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot
  • Pour mixture over chicken & cover
  • Cook on high for 5 hrs or on low for 7 to 8. Shred chicken in the crockpot and mix it well.
  • Wash and chop the cilantro. Mix the cilantro with 2 cups of water and pour in the pan for cooking the rice. Add two more cups of water, the salt, Salsa Verde, and onion. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice in the boiling water. Cover and turn down heat to very low; steam for 30 minutes. Makes about 10 servings.
  • Put it all together with Toppings:
  • Cook whole wheat burrito tortillas on non-greased skillet 10-15 seconds on each side
  • Put Chicken, Cilantro Rice, black beans, avocado, lowfat cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, (I also added red pepper, green onions and spinach) inside of tortilla.
  • Add anything else you like (fat free sour cream, salsa, etc.)
  • Roll up your tortilla and eat your delicious and healthy Cafe Rio Burrito!

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3045 kcal, Fat 132 g, SaturatedFat 37 g, Cholesterol 871 mg, Sodium 4881 mg, Carbohydrate 149 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 298 mg

BROWN RICE, CHICKEN, AND CILANTRO SALAD



Brown Rice, Chicken, and Cilantro Salad image

The familiar combination of chicken and rice takes a delicious detour with the addition of Asian flavors in this brown rice, chicken, and cilantro salad recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (about 9 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked brown rice, tossed with 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar while warm
2 cups shredded bok choy or cabbage
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine water and soy sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Let cool.
  • Combine rice, bok choy, cilantro, and sesame seeds in a bowl; toss in chicken with juices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with lime wedges.

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN AND RICE BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



Cilantro-Lime Chicken And Rice Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brown rice, rotisserie chicken, vegetable, pico de gallo, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup brown rice, cooked
½ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup vegetable, roasted
¼ cup pico de gallo
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Place the brown rice, shredded chicken, roasted vegetables, pico de gallo, and yogurt in a bowl or resealable container. Garnish with chopped cilantro and the lime wedge.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838 calories, Carbohydrate 143 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 5 grams

COCONUT CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE



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I love the slight coconut taste, and came up with this after looking over a dozen recipes on here, and I felt a little more daring!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts, diced
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion (to taste)
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1/4-1/2 teaspoon lime juice (to taste)

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in butter over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic, and saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Add rest of ingredients, mixing well, and simmer for 5 minutes.

RIPE PLANTAIN AND CHORIZO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CILANTRO RICE AND TAMARIND RUM GLAZE



Ripe Plantain and Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cilantro Rice and Tamarind Rum Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (6-ounce) chicken breast, butterflied
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil, for sauteing
1 ripe plantain, peeled and sliced
1 link chorizo, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Tamarind Rum Glaze, recipe follows
Cilantro Rice, recipe follows
1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
1/4 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 tablespoons amber rum
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
Pinch salt
1 cup cooked medium grain rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add plantains and saute until fully cooked. Remove from heat and mash to combine with the chorizo and garlic. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Spread the plantain mixture over the chicken breast and fold it over. Place chicken in a small roasting pan or baking dish and brush with the glaze. Roast in oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Serve with Cilantro Rice.
  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour glaze over chicken.
  • Make cilantro oil by combining cilantro, oil and salt in a blender. Blend until thoroughly combined.
  • Place rice in a small saucepan. Over medium-low heat, drizzle in the cilantro oil and gently stir to combine with cooked rice. Heat until rice is warmed through. Serve with chicken.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP RECIPE



Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe image

Provided by brimfam

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large rib celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 heaping Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
8 cups chicken broth
1 can chopped green chilies, drained
1 bag frozen corn
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
1 cup instant white rice
shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In large pot, cook onion, celery, garlic, chili powder and cumin in olive oil. Cook until soft. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add green chilies, corn, tomatoes, oregano, cilantro, lime juice and chicken. Bring back to a full boil and add rice. Cook 5-10 more minutes. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips. When reheating, you made need to add more broth and chili powder.

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH CUMIN AND CILANTRO



Chicken and Rice with Cumin and Cilantro image

Chicken with rice, or arroz con pollo, is a staple at our house. This dish is highly seasoned with cumin, ginger, garlic, and a great deal of cilantro. We like it best when it is made with chicken wings.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
20 chicken wings, tips removed and sections separated
2 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
¼ cup coarsely chopped garlic
¼ cup chopped peeled ginger
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
2 ½ cups water
2 cups chopped cilantro stems, divided
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot large enough to hold chicken wings in a single layer. Add chicken wings; cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Turn wings with tongs; cook until second side is browned, about 8 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl using tongs.
  • Stir onions, garlic, and ginger into the drippings in the pot; cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice and cumin. Add water, 1 1/2 cup cilantro stems, tomatoes, sriracha sauce, and salt.
  • Return wings to the pot. Bring broth to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice and wings are tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup cilantro stems.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 937.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro and lime juice. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried cilantro, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cilantro and onion by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the cilantro chicken and rice with your favorite sides. Some good options include black beans, corn, or avocado.

Conclusion:

Cilantro chicken and rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cumin, then grilled or baked until cooked through. The rice is cooked in a simple broth flavored with cilantro and lime. The dish is served with a variety of sides, such as black beans, corn, or avocado.

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