Chicken, Cilantro, and Rice Skillet

1.Preheat your iron skillet over medium-high heat.

2.Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3.Add olive oil to the preheated skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

4.Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

5.While the chicken is cooking, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

6.In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil.

7.Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low.

8.Cover the pot and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

9.Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.

10.In the same skillet, add the cooked rice, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

11.Stir everything together and heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.

12.Slice the cooked chicken breasts and serve them on top of the cilantro rice.