Description
Enjoy a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty salsa verde. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners and gatherings, bringing everyone together with its delightful flavors and aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and brown for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add rice and toast lightly for extra flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde; stir well to combine, ensuring no clumps of rice remain.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook for 20–25 minutes or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
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