Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice. This quick-to-make meal bursts with flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its colorful presentation and customizable ingredients, it’s a delightful way to bring the family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and mix well with garlic. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add salsa verde and return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Serve topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg