Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that delivers satisfying flavors in a quick and easy meal. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in zesty salsa verde, perfectly complemented by fluffy long-grain rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a showstopper on any dinner table. Gather your family around and enjoy a comforting meal that’s as delightful to prepare as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Finely chop onion and garlic; set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Cook chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Add salsa verde: Pour salsa verde and chicken broth over the chicken; stir to combine.
- Incorporate rice: Stir in the rice, bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish dish: Fluff rice with a fork, squeeze lime juice over the skillet, and top with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg