Description
This vibrant one-pan meal combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty salsa verde for a delightful dinner experience that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop garlic and cilantro while gathering all ingredients on your countertop.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic once the chicken is browned. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Salsa Verde and Rice: Pour in salsa verde and rinsed rice. Mix together well.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for five minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle chopped cilantro on top, and serve with extra salsa verde if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in black beans or corn. Swap out chicken for turkey or use beans for a vegetarian option. Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or using spicier salsa verde.