Best 6 Cilantro Lime Chicken And Rice Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that dances on the palate with its vibrant flavors and comforting warmth: cilantro lime chicken and rice soup. This tantalizing soup is a symphony of zesty citrus, herbaceous cilantro, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, all harmoniously blended into a savory broth that is sure to soothe the soul. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to elevate a special occasion, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, yellow onion, poblano peppers, garlic cloves, low-sodium chicken broth, lime, canned cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, jasmine rice, salt, pepper, cilantro

Provided by Melissa Boyajian

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
14 ½ oz canned cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
2 diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked, rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil on medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add onion and peppers and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
  • Add chicken back to the pot. Add cilantro and combine.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CILANTRO-LIME SOUP



Cilantro-Lime Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Citrus     Herb     Poultry     Lime     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen string.
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder; stir 1 minute. Add chicken; stir 2 minutes. Add broth, corn, tomatoes and 1/2 bunch cilantro sprigs to saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Discard cilantro sprigs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
  • Add chopped cilantro and lime juice to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream.

LIME CHICKEN RICE SOUP



Lime Chicken Rice Soup image

A slow-cooker traditional chicken & rice soup with a twist - lime and lime zest, to be exact! Sounds delicious! (cook times are provided, but use your discretion based upon your specific cooker)

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
1 celery rib, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced (1/2 inch thick slices)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 cup long-grain rice
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme (snipped or 1/4 tsp. dried)

Steps:

  • Combine the broth, celery, onion, bay leaf, and chicken in the crock pot. Cover and cook on Low just until the chicken is almost cooked through, 4-5 hours. Stir in the rice, cover and cook on Low until the rice is tender - 1 1/2 - 3 hours. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the lime juice and zest, black pepper and thyme. Cover and cook 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 879.7, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.9

CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE



Cilantro Chicken and Rice image

I came up with this recipe to try and use an abundance of cilantro from my garden. It's easy and the whole meal is one pan.

Provided by JENNIFERK2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup olive oil
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour to coat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
  • Stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Pour in chicken broth. Mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1539.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

COCONUT-LIME SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE NOODLES



Coconut-Lime Soup with Chicken and Rice Noodles image

This soup has everything you could wish for in a family-friendly dinner recipe-it's tasty, has vegetables, is easy to make, and it's quick to prepare (only 40 minutes, start to finish).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small red Thai chiles, thinly sliced
8 sprigs cilantro
1 1/4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
A 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 fresh kaffir lime leaf
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes), plus lime halves, for serving
3 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more for serving
Broad flat rice noodles, such as pad Thai noodles

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except noodles in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; when cool enough to handle, shred meat from bones and discard bones. Add meat to soup.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions, then add to soup. Add more fish sauce, if desired, and serve with lime halves for squeezing.

CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP RECIPE



Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe image

Provided by brimfam

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large rib celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 heaping Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
8 cups chicken broth
1 can chopped green chilies, drained
1 bag frozen corn
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cooked and chopped chicken breast
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
1 cup instant white rice
shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In large pot, cook onion, celery, garlic, chili powder and cumin in olive oil. Cook until soft. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add green chilies, corn, tomatoes, oregano, cilantro, lime juice and chicken. Bring back to a full boil and add rice. Cook 5-10 more minutes. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips. When reheating, you made need to add more broth and chili powder.

Tips:

  • For a spicier soup, add a jalapeño pepper or two, seeded and minced, along with the garlic.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook the chicken and rice according to the recipe. Let cool slightly, then shred the chicken. Store the chicken and rice in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the chicken and rice in a large pot over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, avocado, or guacamole. You can also add a sprinkle of chopped cilantro or green onions.

Conclusion:

This cilantro lime chicken and rice soup is a flavorful and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. With its combination of fresh cilantro, lime juice, and tender chicken, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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