Fiesta Lime Chicken
Fiesta Lime Chicken requires only 7 ingredients and it is done in less than 30 minutes! It is a colorful, flavorful dinner that everyone will love.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 719kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts fat trimmed
- 2 cups Spanish rice
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/4 red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Light a grill over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Prepare rice according to package directions.
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
- Layer as follows on each plate when ready to serve: 2 large spoonfuls rice, 1 cooked chicken breast, 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese and 2 spoonfuls veggie mixture. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Add tortilla strips to the top just before serving for extra crunch!
- Add a few splashes of hot sauce to the tomato mixture for extra kick.
- Other topping ideas: sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro, pico de gallo, salsa and shredded cheese.
- We highly recommend using Spanish rice for this recipe!
Nutrition
Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2mg
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