Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowl

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowl

These chicken fajita style bowls, topped with a delicious creamy cilantro-lime sauce, are ready in just 15 minutes! Homemade food at fast-food speed. Chicken cutlets are cooked in a skillet, then layered over cooked Mexican rice and topped with jarred cilantro-lime creamosa, fresh pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños. Super simple yet fresh and filling.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Mexican

Recipe Type Bowls, Cast Iron Skillet, Chicken, Cinco de Mayo, Fall, Healthy Choices, Healthy Dinner, High-Protein Meals, Jalapeño, Kid-Friendly, Meal Prep, Quick Dinner, Rice Dishes, Served Hot, Skillet Dishes, Spicy, Spring Dinner, Summer, Summer Dinner

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 6

Rest Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 217kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

cast iron skillet

Ingredients

2 (5.4oz) packages Knorr Rice Sides Mexican Rice (with bell peppers and Mexican seasoning) cooked
Fajita seasoning blend*
1.5 lb chicken cutlets (4 cutlets)
10 oz pico de gallo pre-packaged, fresh not jarred
cilantro lime salsa cremosa (jarred)

Optional Garnishes

4 lime wedges
¼ cup pickled jalapeño drained

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Instructions

Prepare rice. Cook Mexican rice according to package.
Season chicken. While rice is cooking, pat chicken dry and rub both sides with Fajita seasoning. Season with salt and pepper as well, if desired.
Cook chicken. Add oil or butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3 minutes on each side or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
Remove chicken from pan and move to a cutting board.
Reserve chicken juices and add to rice when rice is full cooked.
Cover cooked chicken with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
Slice chicken against the grain then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Build bowls. When rice is done, spoon a ½ cup serving into each bowl.
Layer with sliced cooked chicken and pico de gallo .
Finish by drizzling with cilantro lime salsa cremosa.
Garnish. Add a wedge of lime and top with pickled jalapeños, if desired. Serve.

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Notes

For the fajita seasoning, any brand with salt included works or add your own salt.
This dish can be enjoyed warm or cold!
Feel free to use white or yellow rice if you prefer.

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