Description
Tender Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks. With juicy chicken simmered in zesty salsa verde and served over fluffy rice, this delightful meal comes together effortlessly and pleases everyone at the table. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors, making it a favorite for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes each side).
- Pour salsa verde over the chicken, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Cook rice according to package instructions using chicken broth instead of water.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the skillet, combining it with the salsa.
- Serve over rice, garnished with lime juice and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg