Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful one-pan meal that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dining experience. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a zesty salsa verde sauce, making this dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Each bite bursts with freshness from cilantro and lime, promising to tantalize your taste buds while bringing everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and golden brown.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour in rice, chicken broth, and salsa verde; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add diced bell peppers, cover the skillet, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg