Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet: Easy One-Pan Delight
A delicious and simple one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant salsa verde, and fluffy rice for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in salsa verde, chicken broth, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add cooked rice and stir until well combined.
- Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or more salsa verde.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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