Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet: Easy, Flavor-Packed Comfort
This Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that combines tender chicken, flavorful salsa verde, and perfectly cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in salsa verde, rice, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add beans or corn to the skillet.
- Serve with lime wedges for an added zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet