Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe not only delivers incredible flavor but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table. Easy to make and customizable, it’s a dish everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep ingredients: Mince garlic and season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2. Sauté chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned; set aside.
- 3. Cook garlic: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 4. Add rice: Stir in rice, salsa verde, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- 5. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- 6. Serve: Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with cilantro if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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