Description
Enjoy a vibrant one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty salsa verde in this Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, this dish delights with its flavors and aromas.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salsa Verde:
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté onion and bell peppers until soft.
- Brown Chicken: Season and brown chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, add rice, and toast lightly.
- Combine: Pour in broth and salsa; simmer until rice absorbs liquid.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and lime juice, then serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
