Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and fluffy rice for a delightful weeknight dinner. Packed with bold flavors and colorful ingredients, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, it will satisfy your cravings while impressing your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in salsa verde, cooked rice, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzling extra salsa verde on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg