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One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice

One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free, High-protein

Description

One Pan Chipotle Honey Chicken and Rice is a simple, flavorful dish combining tender chicken breasts coated in a smoky, sweet chipotle honey glaze with fluffy rice that absorbs all the savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this fuss-free meal delivers a comforting balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors while requiring only one pan for easy cooking and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Sauce & Flavorings

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced

Grains & Liquids

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth (gluten-free if needed)

Cooking Essentials

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown but not fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken to build flavor.
  3. Mix the Chipotle Honey Sauce: Stir in finely chopped chipotle peppers, honey, and lime juice into the skillet, letting the flavors meld for a minute while the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add Rice and Broth: Pour in the rice and chicken broth, stirring to evenly distribute the sauce. Ensure the rice is submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
  5. Cook Everything Together: Return the seared chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the rice. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the lid and let the dish rest for a few minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve warm.

Notes

  • Pre-toast the rice lightly in the pan before adding broth for a nutty flavor.
  • Use a tight-fitting lid to help the rice cook evenly by trapping steam.
  • Don’t skip searing the chicken first to lock in juices and enhance flavor.
  • Start with a small amount of chipotle peppers and adjust for desired heat level.
  • Let the dish rest off-heat to allow the rice to absorb remaining moisture fully.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: chipotle honey chicken, one pan chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, smoky chicken, honey glazed chicken, chicken and rice, weeknight dinner

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