Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet, a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice with colorful veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable based on your pantry staples. The aroma will draw everyone to the table, making it a family favorite. Enjoy it fresh or save leftovers for a delicious lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the onions and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in rice, salsa verde, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate bell peppers; simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (15-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in 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 (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg