Description
Tender Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with zesty salsa verde and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will impress everyone at the dinner table. With its bright colors and mouthwatering aromas, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, stir once, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Gently mix cooked rice into the skillet with the chicken and salsa mixture.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg