Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Skillet. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice for a quick yet delicious dinner. Perfect for any occasion, it delivers comfort and warmth with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cumin. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add rice and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, add salsa verde, stir gently to combine, and simmer covered for another 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg