Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice into a comforting dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and guarantees satisfaction with every bite. With its colorful presentation and enticing aroma, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add to the skillet and sear until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Stir in rice, salsa verde, and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use homemade salsa verde. Substitute chicken with turkey or beans for a vegetarian option. Spice it up with jalapeños or add black beans for extra texture.