Description
Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that elevates busy weeknight meals into family feasts. Juicy chicken mingles with zesty salsa verde and fluffy rice, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for smooth cooking. Chop onion and measure rice and salsa verde.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions; cook until translucent. Stir in rice until evenly coated in oil.
- Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid and is tender.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover for 5 minutes until melted. Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (about 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.