Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings together the succulent flavors of tender chicken simmered in zesty salsa verde and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this easy recipe promises an explosion of flavor that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With minimal prep and cleanup, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of oil. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear each side until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Pour in salsa verde and chicken broth; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat; simmer until rice is tender (approximately 20 minutes).
- Fluff rice with a fork; garnish with cilantro and lime juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg