Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant dish features tender chicken simmered in zesty salsa verde, combined with fluffy rice for a hearty dinner. In just 35 minutes, you can have a comforting meal that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. With the ability to customize ingredients and spice levels, it caters to diverse palates while remaining a healthy option thanks to the use of brown rice and low-sodium broth. Whether you’re serving it for family or friends, this skillet dinner is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add rice to the skillet; stir to coat. Pour in salsa verde and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; let sit a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg