Description
Discover the ultimate one‑pan salsa verde chicken & rice skillet, an easy recipe packed with bright salsa verde, tender chicken, and fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting dinner delivers bold Mexican flavor, minimal cleanup, and balanced nutrition—perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep plans. Garnish with cilantro and lime for extra freshness. Pair it with a simple avocado salad or warm corn tortillas to complete a vibrant Mexican‑inspired feast that satisfies any appetite.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add diced chicken, season, and brown.
- Stir in salsa verde and rice, coating evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Fluff, garnish with cilantro and lime, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Brown rice works with more broth and longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: salsa verde chicken & rice skillet, easy chicken dinner, one pan meals, Mexican chicken recipe, quick rice skillet, weeknight chicken meals, salsa verde recipe, chicken and rice skillet, fast chicken dinner