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This Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken and Potatoes recipe is an easy chicken dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes!! It is fresh, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it the perfect healthy weeknight dinner for busy families.
This one pan chicken dinner combines juicy chicken, tender golden potatoes, and a bright cilantro lime sauce that brings every bite to life. If you are looking for a quick, satisfying, and protein packed chicken meal, this recipe is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation!!!
For another bright and easy cilantro lime chicken dinner, try my 15 Minute Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken Tenderloins. It is family friendly, fast, and perfect for those busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table quickly.
As a nutritionist, I love creating meals that are both nourishing and full of flavor. This cilantro lime chicken recipe is made with simple real food ingredients, naturally gluten free, and packed with protein. The combination of juicy chicken, hearty potatoes, and zesty lime flavor makes this a comforting meal that still feels fresh and balanced.
I especially love adding potatoes to weeknight dinners because they make the meal feel extra satisfying and comforting. They soak up all of the delicious cilantro lime flavors while creating a complete meal the whole family will enjoy!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This skillet cilantro lime chicken and potatoes is one of those easy dinner recipes you will want to make again and again!
- Ready in just 30 minutes
- Made in one pan for easy cleanup
- A simple chicken and potatoes recipe for busy weeknights
- High protein and naturally gluten free
- Full of fresh cilantro lime flavor
- Perfect for meal prep chicken and leftovers
- Juicy chicken paired with golden, tender potatoes
- A bright cilantro lime sauce that makes every bite flavorful
How To Make Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken and Potatoes
Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Add the cubed chicken to a bowl and coat it with oil, fresh lime juice and zest, vinegar, garlic, cilantro, and cumin. Reserve a few tablespoons of the marinade to drizzle over the finished dish.
Next, heat an oven safe skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add oil, then cook the diced potatoes and onion for 3 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, season with salt, and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables and gently stir everything together. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
Finish the dish by drizzling the reserved cilantro lime marinade over the chicken and potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm with your favorite toppings!
For even more fresh flavor, top with tomatoes, avocado, extra cilantro, or sliced onion.
Tips For Success
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate as the chicken.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet so the chicken and potatoes have room to brown and develop more flavor.
- Use fresh lime juice whenever possible for the brightest cilantro lime flavor.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to help keep it tender and juicy.
- For a lighter side, serve this with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice for an easy healthy weeknight dinner.
Serving Suggestions
This cilantro lime chicken skillet is delicious on its own, but adding fresh toppings takes it to the next level!
- Serve with sliced avocado or guacamole.
- Add fresh tomato salsa for extra brightness.
- Top with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Pair with a simple green salad for a complete one pan chicken dinner.
This recipe is also perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days for an easy lunch or dinner throughout the week.
You know what else I added to this meal? Tomatoes and guacamole! They add even more freshness and flavor. What is not to love???
Skillet Cilantro Lime Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 1/3 cup avocado or olive oil, + 2 tbsp
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 cloves minced garlic, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 large white onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 6 medium sized Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced (about 1.5lbs)
- 1 tsp Salt, plus more to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Set aside your chicken in a large container or ziplock bag.
- Make your marinade: In a food processor or blender, combine oil, lime juice, zest, vinegar, 1 clove garlic, cilantro, and cumin. Blend until well combined. Pour marinade over chicken reserving about 2 tbsp of marinade to set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium- medium high heat. It’s best to use an oven proof skillet such as a cast iron. Once hot, add 2 tbsp oil. Toss in diced onion and potatoes. Saute for 3-5 minutes, then add garlic and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt. Saute another 2-3 mins.
- Top with chicken and stir. Transfer to oven.
- Bake 18-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are done.
- Salt and pepper to taste, top with remaining 2 tbsp of marinade.
- Serve hot with additional toppings such as tomatoes, avocado, fresh cilantro or onion.
Would it be ok to use a cooked rotisserie chicken?
Yes!
The chicken came out great, but even after cooking on the stove before and then baking for extra time, the potatoes were still hard. Any suggestions?
This recipe is FANTASTIC!!
I served it alongside a mix of fresh greens (pea shoots, baby greens, arugula), with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro and the remaining marinade/dressing on top.
The marinade is amazing. My daughter asked if she can bring this as a salad to school tomorrow for lunch. I just hope there is enough left over for me too! I can’t wait to share this link with friends and to make it again! Thank you for this winner!
When adding the chicken, do you add the marinade it was in, also?
Yes!
It doesn’t say how long you marinade it…did I miss something??
No, sorry I should have been more clear. Just marinate as long as it takes to get the vegetables sautéed, about 10 mins.
This looks amazing! I just pinned… I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Hope you love it!
Im also confused how Valerie rated it as a 5 star recipe when she didn’t even cook it yet.