Cilantro Lime Chicken Bake Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 envelope (1.06 Oz Size) McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade; Plus Ingredients On The Marinade Envelope (oil, Water, Vinegar); 2 cups Uncooked Brown Rice; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice; 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Cilantro; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 16 ounces, weight Sour Cream; 16 ounces, fluid Your Favorite Salsa Or Picante Sauce; 3 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese; 12 ounces, fluid Ranch Dressing; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1 cup Cilantro, Finely Chopped; Juice Of Remaining Lime

Servings: persons

4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 envelope (1.06 Oz Size) McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade
Plus Ingredients On The Marinade Envelope (oil, Water, Vinegar)
2 cups Uncooked Brown Rice
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Cilantro
Salt And Pepper, to taste
16 ounces, weight Sour Cream
16 ounces, fluid Your Favorite Salsa Or Picante Sauce
3 cups Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
12 ounces, fluid Ranch Dressing
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 cup Cilantro, Finely Chopped
Juice Of Remaining Lime

1
Slice chicken breasts into bite sized pieces, put it into a dish and follow directions on the Mojito Lime Chicken marinade packet.
2
Set dish in the fridge until you are ready for it, marinating at least 30 minutes.
3
Preheat a skillet over medium high heat.
4
Scrape chicken and marinade into the hot skillet, and cook.
5
I brown both sides, then let it simmer with the lid on for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
6
Make sure liquid doesnt boil away.
7
You can add a splash of water as necessary.
8
Combine 2 cups of rice and 4 cups of stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
9
Lower heat and cover your saucepan.
10
Simmer rice for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed, or as instructed on rice package.
11
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
12
Stir in fresh lime juice, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
13
Spread rice into the bottom of a non-stick sprayed 9x13 pan.
14
Preheat oven to 350 F.
15
Layer cooked chicken bites on top of rice, then spread the entire container of sour cream over that, followed by the jar of salsa and 3 cups of cheese.
16
Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.
17
To make the creamy ranch dressing, combine the regular ranch dressing with tomato paste, cilantro and lime juice.
18
Stir well and drizzle on top of each individual plate of casserole.
19
Dig in!
20
This is a fantastic, flavorful supper!

1480

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 envelope (1.06 Oz Size) McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade, Plus Ingredients On The Marinade Envelope (oil, Water, Vinegar), 2 cups Uncooked Brown Rice, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Chicken Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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