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One-Pan Wonder: Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet Delight

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A flavorful and easy-to-make Salsa Verde Chicken & Rice Skillet that combines tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and rice in one dish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
  3. Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add rice, chicken broth, and salsa verde to the skillet, stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Check rice for tenderness, fluff with a fork, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust seasonings based on personal taste.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde beforehand.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg