Chipotle Lime Chicken and Rice

Serves 4

45 min

One-skillet chicken and rice with chipotle spices, tomatoes, and lime; the chicken braises in the simmering rice.

prepPreheat oven to medium heat
1 1/2 tsp chipotle powder (for coating)	Pound chicken to even thickness, coat with half the spice mix	Brown chicken in oil, 3 min per side	Sauté onion until soft, add remaining spices, cook 1 min	Add tomatoes, rice, broth & lime juice, stir to combine	Return chicken to skillet, bring to boil over medium-high	Simmer covered on low 15 min, rest 5 min	Slice chicken, fluff rice, top with green onions & cheese
1 tsp ground cumin (for coating)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (for coating)
1/2 tsp onion powder (for coating)
1/2 tsp salt (for coating)
1 lime, halved (2 Tbsp juice + wedges for garnish)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
1 Tbsp / 15 ml cooking oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 15 oz / 425 g can diced tomatoes with juices
1 cup / 240 ml chicken broth
1 cup / 200 g long grain white rice
2 green onions, sliced
1 oz / 30 g Cotija cheese (optional)

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